JP5360856B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing the lowering of a player's interest as much as possible. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a special game state finishing means finishing the special game state, when the total number of the game value awarded within a specific period reaches a prescribed number, and a retention game state control means for controlling the progress of the game in a retention game state where the game value awarding opportunity equivalent to that of the regular game state is retained for a prescribed period at least twice or more of the specific period till reaching a specific number non-exceeding the prescribed number. This game machine is further provided with a retention game state starting means having a retention winning combination to be an opportunity for shifting to the retention game state, and when a combination mode consisting of at least a plurality of different types of symbols is displayed in a symbol display part as a symbol combination mode corresponding to the retention winning role, starting the control of the game state by the retention game state control means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine or the like.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a swing type gaming machine represented by a slot machine, a player can easily take advantage of a big bonus game (abbreviated as BB, hereinafter the same) and a regular bonus game (abbreviated as RB, hereinafter the same). You can win many medals. In addition to the BB and RB, a spinning-type game machine in which an assist time (AT) and a challenge time (CT) are newly provided is also known (see Patent Document 1). By these, the player can fully enjoy the pleasure of winning many medals.
JP 2004-33521 A (page 10, FIG. 7)

  In the gaming machines as described above, instead of being able to win many medals with BB, RB, etc., the probability (winning probability or winning ratio) of winning these (BB, RB, etc.) is kept low. There are many. Therefore, it is often the case that a player who is hard to win BB or RB cannot fully enjoy the game.

  Also, in recent years, gaming machines equipped with BB, RB, etc. that have reduced the number of medals that can be obtained instead of increasing the probability of winning are also known.

  However, in such a gaming machine, many medals cannot be obtained even if winning BB, RB, etc., so it is difficult to obtain many medals unless they are won BB, RB, etc. in succession. is there. In other words, by making it easier to win BB, RB, etc., there is a contradiction in which the player deprives the player of the joy of acquiring many medals, and this is a problem that lowers the interest of the player.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine that can eliminate the contradiction.

  The technique of the present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems.

(Solution 1)
The solving means 1 has a movable display body provided with a plurality of symbols with a plurality of symbols, and a symbol variation display device provided with a plurality of the movable display bodies. When the rotation of the movable display body is started and an internal lottery is executed and a stop operation of the movable display body is accepted, the symbol variation display device is based on the result of the internal lottery and the stop operation of the movable display body. In a gaming machine that displays a result of one game, an internal lottery means for performing a lottery to select one of a plurality of winning combinations and losers predetermined for each game, and a plurality of the movable displays Stop operation means for receiving the stop operation for each of the movable display bodies to individually stop the rotation of the body, and a plurality of the movable displays based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means When the rotation of the plurality of movable display bodies is stopped, the symbols on the symbol band attached to the movable display bodies are used as a predetermined number of symbol groups as the symbol group. When the symbol display unit that can be displayed at a predetermined position in the variable display device and a predetermined number of symbol groups displayed in the symbol display unit are viewed across a plurality of the movable display bodies, each of the movable display units Effective display position determining means for determining a display position in which the combination aspect is effective when a combination aspect of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed among the combination aspects that can be selected by selecting at least one symbol for the display body; When all the movable display bodies are stopped, a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed at the effective display position determined by the effective display position determining means. The winning combination symbol display determining means for determining whether or not the game has been performed, and the progress of the game is controlled in a normal gaming state in which the ratio of the total number of gaming values given to the total number of gaming values input in a predetermined period is low Normal gaming state control means, special gaming state control means for controlling the progress of a game in a special gaming state in which the opportunity for giving a gaming value is increased compared to the normal gaming state only for a specific period, and the special gaming state control means When the progress of the game is controlled to the special gaming state by the above-mentioned special gaming state ending means for ending the special gaming state when the total number of assigned game values reaches a predetermined number, and the predetermined gaming state The game progresses in the maintenance game state in which the opportunity to give the same game value as the normal game state is maintained for a predetermined period longer than the specific period until a specific number not exceeding the number is reached. A maintenance game state control means for controlling a row and a winning combination selected as a result of the internal lottery, and a maintenance winning combination that triggers a transition to the maintenance gaming state, and the maintenance winning combination in the symbol display unit When the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that a combination aspect consisting of at least a plurality of different types of symbols is displayed as a combination aspect of the symbols corresponding to the combination, the game state control by the maintenance gaming state control means is performed. A game machine characterized by comprising maintenance game state starting means for starting.

  According to the solution 1, the gaming machine of the present invention has a movable display body provided with a symbol band having a plurality of symbols, and a symbol variation display device provided with a plurality of the movable display bodies. Then, when a game start operation by the player is accepted with the game value being input, the plurality of movable display bodies are rotated and an internal lottery is executed, and the result of the internal lottery and the stop operation by the player are performed. Based on the above, the result of one game is displayed on the symbol variation display device.

  The internal lottery performed for each game is triggered by the start operation of the player. “Internal” here means that the lottery is performed where the player is not aware of the contents of the lottery and the player cannot perceive. This is performed by a control device (control board) to be controlled. As an internal lottery method performed by the internal lottery means, random numbers are generated within a predetermined numerical range (within a range from the minimum random number value to the maximum random number value), and one random number is generated for each game from among them. When one is acquired, the lottery result is judged by comparing the value of one acquired random number with a predetermined winning value.

  In the internal lottery, a plurality of types of lottery results and a winning combination corresponding to each lottery result are determined in advance. Each of these winning combinations is assigned a random value within the predetermined range as a winning value for each type. The winning value has a range (numerical range) for each winning role, and if the acquired random number value is within the range of any winning value, the winning role corresponding to the winning value is won. To be judged. In such an internal lottery mechanism, the winning probability of the winning combination is calculated from the ratio of the number of winning values in the entire random number value (within a predetermined numerical range).

  In addition, you may provide what wins a some winning combination with respect to said winning value. When the random value acquired by the internal lottery becomes the winning value, it is determined that a plurality of (for example, two) winning combinations are won together (this is a winning combination A and a winning combination B). The same applies hereinafter). As a result, if there is a case where only one winning combination (for example, winning combination A) is won in one internal lottery (the winning value at this time is referred to as a single winning value), winning combination A and winning combination B This means that there are cases where both are won (the winning value at this time is called the shared winning value). Therefore, even if the result displayed on the symbol variation display device as a result of the game has the content corresponding to the winning combination A, there is a possibility that the winning combination B may have been won at the same time (or expectation) Feeling) can be given to the player. This means that “the winning value has a single winning value corresponding to one winning combination and a shared winning value corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations”, or “one winning combination per game result” In other words, there may be a case where only a gaming privilege corresponding to the above is permitted, and a case where gaming privilege corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is permitted.

  The lottery result of the internal lottery performed in one game is maintained at least in the game. Some winning combinations will be discarded as long as the game is concerned, while others will be carried over to the next and subsequent games. In addition, if the lottery result of the internal lottery does not correspond to any winning combination, it is lost (it can also be said that the winning combination is won).

  The symbol means a picture, a symbol, a mark, a decorative character, or the like that allows the player to visually identify each individual. These symbols can be used as marks when the player plays a game with the gaming machine of the present invention (a guideline when the movable display body is stopped). The symbols may include the winning symbol described above or a lost symbol (a symbol that does not correspond to any winning symbol). A predetermined number of these symbols are arranged on the symbol band at predetermined intervals (thus forming a symbol string), and this symbol band is attached to the movable display.

  Each of the plurality of movable display bodies can accept a stop operation, and when a stop operation of all the movable display bodies is accepted (by a player), each of the movable display bodies is based on the lottery result of the internal lottery in the game. Stop control of the movable display body is performed.

  The symbol variation display device includes a symbol display unit at a predetermined location in the device, and the symbol display unit can display a symbol group of a predetermined number of symbols on each movable display body. Note that the symbol display unit is provided on the front side of the gaming machine main body so that the player can play the game directly facing the gaming machine.

  In the symbol display section, a rotating symbol group can be viewed while the movable display body is rotating, or a predetermined number of symbol groups can be visually recognized when the movable display body is stopped. And when all the movable display bodies will be in a stop state finally, the symbol group which consists of the symbols which stopped in the symbol display part with the movable display bodies will be formed. The mode consisting of the symbol group displayed in the symbol display section is the final symbol combination mode (display mode).

  Moreover, the total number of symbols that can be displayed in the symbol display section can be increased or decreased by increasing or decreasing the number of symbols corresponding to the predetermined number. In other words, the maximum number of symbols that can be displayed in the symbol display section can be expressed as “predetermined number × number of movable display bodies”. When the predetermined number is N, the symbol display becomes larger as the value of N increases. The maximum number of symbols that can be displayed in the section increases. Further, if the number of movable display bodies is increased, the maximum number of symbols that can be displayed in the symbol display section is increased accordingly. Therefore, even if the number of combinations of symbols that can be displayed in the symbol display section is increased and the lottery result of the internal lottery is the same result, many different modes can be displayed as symbol combinations. The player does not get bored by becoming a monotonous (or less variation) combination of symbols.

  In addition, among the symbol groups displayed in the symbol display section when each movable display body is stopped, it spans all movable display bodies that can be created when at least one symbol is selected from each movable display body. Among the combinations of symbols, the effective display position is determined. “Effective display position” here refers to determining whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination determined in advance is displayed when all movable display bodies are stopped. This is the display position that serves as a reference. That is, the combination pattern of symbols corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is effective (a corresponding game privilege or the like is given) only after being displayed at the display position.

  “Effective display position” means an arrangement, combination, etc. in the symbol display section, and generally a combination of horizontal or diagonal arrangements (straight line shape) across a plurality of movable display bodies. Say. As a combination of shapes other than the straight shape, a shape that becomes a round shape, a V shape, a bent shape, or a zigzag shape is given as a combination. Of these combinations, a plurality of types may be effective at the same time. If it does in this way, the combination mode of the symbol corresponding to a predetermined winning combination should just be displayed, for example in the display position which becomes effective of any of a straight type and a V shape, and the above-mentioned predetermined display is carried out in a symbol display part. There is an increased possibility of displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination.

  Further, the effective display position may be changed according to the multiplier of the game value. This means that “the effective display position in the symbol display unit is changed according to the multiplication of the game value multiplied for each game”. For example, if the multiplication value of the game value is increased, the display position effective in the symbol display unit is increased, or if the multiplication value of the game value is decreased, the display position effective in the symbol display unit is decreased. Is possible. In this way, if the game is played with as much multiplication of the game value as possible, the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined winning combination when the predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the internal lottery There is a high possibility that the mode can be displayed at a valid display position (can be easily displayed).

  Furthermore, the effective display position may be a combination in which a plurality of symbols can be selected from each movable display body. This is, for example, a combination configured by extracting two symbols from each movable display body displayed in the symbol display section, or by extracting three symbols from one movable display body, and other movable From at least one movable display, such as a combination configured by extracting one symbol from the display, or a combination configured by extracting two, two, one from each movable display Is to combine a plurality of symbols. Such a combination can make it difficult for the player to know which combination is effective as compared to a combination configured by selecting at least one symbol from each movable display.

  When all the movable display bodies are stopped, it is determined whether or not a combination mode of symbols corresponding to any of the predetermined winning combinations (hereinafter referred to as winning symbol) is displayed at an effective display position in the symbol display unit. Determine (winning symbol display determination means). Here, as a combination mode of winning combination symbols, a combination mode consisting of all the same types of symbols, a combination mode consisting of all different types of symbols, at least one set of a plurality of different types of symbols including the same type of symbols There are combinations of the following. In addition, there is a combination mode (other symbols may be any symbols) including only at least one winning combination symbol. If it is determined that these combination modes are displayed at valid display positions in the symbol display section, a gaming privilege or the like corresponding to the winning combination is given.

  In the normal gaming state, the progress of the game is controlled in a state in which the ratio of the total number of gaming values given to the total number of gaming values input in an arbitrary predetermined period (period of playing a predetermined number of games) is low. Refers to the gaming state. That is, since the total number of game values given is smaller than the total number of game values input as a multiplier for each game in a given period, the player consumes the game value (owns it) It is a gaming state that reduces the gaming value. In such a game state, the player cannot expect to increase the game value, and if the game is continued, the game value owned by the player is gradually reduced (consumed). It will be.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming state (special gaming state) in which an opportunity for giving a gaming value is increased only for a specific period of time compared to the game in the normal gaming state, and the same level as a game in the normal gaming state for a predetermined period of time. Means for controlling the progress of each game in the game state (maintenance game state) in which the opportunity to give the game value is maintained (special game state control means, maintenance game state control means).

  In other words, in the special game state where the opportunity for giving game value is increased compared to the normal game state, the player is given more opportunities to be given game value, so the player may increase the game value owned by the player. It becomes possible.

  The special gaming state continues only for a specific period, and ends when the total number of game values given to the player within the specific period reaches a predetermined number. In other words, the special gaming state ends either by passing (exceeding) a specific period or reaching a predetermined number. In such a special gaming state, for example, game value grant opportunities are concentrated in a short period (a few games such as a few to a dozen or so), and the player can play a large number of games in a short period of time. There is a mode in which value is acquired, or a mode in which a player acquires a large amount of game value over a long period (a long period of several tens to several hundred times, or a number of games over a long period of time). . Therefore, the special game state is a game state that is advantageous to a player who can advance the game while increasing the game value, and is the most interesting place for the player to play the game.

  On the other hand, in the maintenance game state in which the same level of game value grant opportunity as the normal game state is maintained, there is no particular increase in the number of opportunities for the player to be given game value. The game value that you own will be reduced. Note that the “same level” here is not exactly the same, but means the same level (that is, similar or very similar). In other words, the player can win a special winning role that triggers this transition as a result of the internal lottery, such as a transition from a normal gaming state to a specific gaming state (maintenance gaming state). ) Is obtained, but only a gaming privilege with a low degree of advantage that can hardly increase the gaming value can be given.

  This maintenance game state continues for a predetermined period longer than the specific period. The predetermined period is a period (the number of games, the same applies hereinafter) until the total number of game values given to the player reaches a specific number not exceeding the predetermined number. That is, unlike the special game state, the maintenance game state continues until the total number of game values given to the player reaches a specific number not exceeding a predetermined number.

  Here, the “specific number not exceeding the predetermined number” as used in this solution means that there is no difference in the total number of gaming values (that is, the same number as the predetermined number), but the difference in the total number of gaming values is small (narrow difference) For example, when the game value is counted in the unit of the number of sheets, it is desirable that the number is from about several to about ten.

  Furthermore, since the predetermined period until the specific number is reached is longer than the period during which the special gaming state continues (specific period), “the maintenance gaming state takes a longer period than the special gaming state over the special gaming state. It can also be referred to as a “gaming state in which a gaming value of the same amount as or not exceeding the state is given”. That is, in order to acquire a specific number of game values, a period longer than the specific period (predetermined period) is multiplied.

  Further, while the maintenance game state is continued, the special game state is not shifted. In other words, the transition to the special game state is delayed by shifting to the maintenance game state.

  The predetermined period is preferably at least twice as long as the specific period. This can be recalled from the fact that the predetermined number and the specific number are only slightly different, so that the maintenance game state has only a chance to give a game value comparable to the normal game state. That is, it is to give a specific number of game values over a long period without giving the player a sense of incongruity with the normal gaming state (without causing a difference).

  From these facts, it can be recalled that an opportunity (or conditions, winning ratio, winning probability, hereinafter referred to as a special transition opportunity) for making a transition to a special gaming state is easy (prone to occur and likely to occur). In other words, as described above, it is desirable that the specific number not exceeding the predetermined number is from the same number as the predetermined number to be slightly different from the predetermined number. Therefore, once the transition is made to the maintenance game state, it is longer than the special game state (preferably In the period of twice or more, the opportunity for shifting to the special gaming state does not come (the condition for shifting is not satisfied).

  At this time, it is desirable that the trigger for shifting to the maintenance game state (or conditions, winning ratio, winning probability, hereinafter referred to as “maintenance transition trigger”) is as easy as the special transition trigger. Here, “same as easy” includes the same ratio and further includes a slightly lower ratio. That is, this maintenance transition opportunity is likely to occur at a rate that does not exceed the special transition opportunity. For example, the ratio of occurrence of the maintenance transition opportunity in the normal gaming state is “less than 1/2 (slightly less than 1/2)”, and the ratio of occurrence of the special transition opportunity is “less than 1/2 (less than 1/2). "Slightly exceed"). If it does in this way, since it will be in the mode which shifts easily from a normal game state to a special game state, it can impress a player strongly that the said game machine is a game machine which is easy to shift to a special game state. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  Furthermore, at this time, since it becomes a mode in which it is easy to shift to the maintenance game state as easily as the transition from the normal game state to the special game state, the period of staying in the maintenance game state (the game in the maintenance game state is performed). The period and the arrival of special transition can be surely delayed (delayed).

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention has a maintenance winning combination as a maintenance transition opportunity. The maintenance winning combination is associated with at least a plurality of different combinations of symbols without providing a dedicated winning combination symbol (symbol symbol, symbolic symbol). Such a symbol combination aspect is a seemingly different symbol combination aspect, and it can be said that it is difficult for a player to memorize or attract attention compared to the same type of symbol combination aspect. . Such a seemingly different pattern combination pattern is difficult to distinguish from a pattern combination pattern often seen by a player in the event of a loss. Therefore, by making the combination of symbols corresponding to the maintenance winning combination similar or similar to the combination of the symbols in the case of a loss, the player has won the maintenance winning combination (corresponding to the maintenance winning combination) The game can be advanced with little notice that the symbol combination is displayed.

  Furthermore, it is desirable not to include a symbol having a special meaning as the plurality of different types of symbols. The “design with special meaning” means, for example, the above-mentioned special transition opportunity (referred to as a special winning symbol), a conspicuous design (design that gives a strong impression to the player, etc.) The symbol has a distinctive feature compared to the symbol of). In this way, it is possible to form a combination of symbols corresponding to the maintenance winning combination by a symbol that is not so conspicuous, a symbol that does not have a special meaning, or a lost symbol. Therefore, the game can be further advanced without notifying the player that the player has won the maintenance winning combination.

  From these facts, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine that easily shifts to the maintenance gaming state to the same extent while taking the mode of easily shifting to the special gaming state. And if it shifts to a maintenance game state, the opportunity to transfer to a special game state will be delayed so much, but it can be made to transfer without almost noticing. Therefore, it is possible to always give the player an impression of the gaming machine that it is easy to shift to the special gaming state, and thus it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest as much as possible.

(Solution 2)
In the gaming machine according to Solution 1, when the maintenance winning combination is selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery, the solving means 2 is a symbol corresponding to the maintenance winning combination in the symbol display section in the game. A game machine further comprising a maintenance winning combination stop control means for controlling a stop operation of the plurality of movable display bodies that always display the combination mode.

  According to Solution 2, in the gaming machine described in Solution 1, when a maintenance winning combination is selected as a lottery result of internal lottery (this is the same as the case where the winning combination is selected as a maintenance winning combination), the maintenance winning combination The combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is always displayed in the game. In other words, the maintenance winning combination has no so-called “missing out”, and it is not possible to display the symbol combination mode, and the number of games is not repeated. In addition, “removal” means that, as a result of not being able to display the combination mode of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the game, the gaming privilege corresponding to the winning combination cannot be obtained and the gaming privilege disappears. It means to end up.

  With this solution, as described in Solution 1, the effect of having the symbol combination mode corresponding to the maintenance winning combination similar (substantially the same) to the symbol combination mode corresponding to the loss is further enhanced. it can. This is because the player can perform a series of operations as a loser without any sense of incongruity by promptly displaying the combination aspect of the symbol corresponding to the maintenance winning combination in the game won for the maintenance winning combination. It is. In other words, when the player loses (when the combination of symbols corresponding to the loss is displayed), the player is particularly worried about the aspect (the combination of symbols corresponding to the loss) displayed in the symbol display section. This is because there is almost no confirmation one by one, and the next game (the game to be played next to the game) is promptly started (this corresponds to the above “series of operations”). Accordingly, it is possible to promptly shift to the maintenance game state without notifying the player that the player has won the maintenance winning combination. As a result, the player can only be given the impression that the normal gaming state is continuing, and the player is hardly suspicious of having entered the maintenance gaming state. Therefore, it is avoided as much as possible that the player notices that the game has shifted to the maintenance game state, and that the player is less interested.

(Solution 3)
If the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that the combination pattern of the symbols corresponding to the maintenance winning combination is displayed in the gaming machine according to the solving means 1 or 2, the solving means 3 A gaming machine characterized by further comprising the game non-giving means not accompanied by a game value.

  According to the solution 3, in the gaming machine described in the solution 1 or 2, when the combination mode corresponding to the maintenance winning combination is displayed at the effective display position in the symbol display unit, the game value is given in the game. Is not done. That is, in the game in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the maintenance winning combination is displayed, no game value is given, and the next game can be started. Thereby, it becomes difficult for the player to understand that the combination of symbols corresponding to the maintenance winning combination is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player as much as possible. Further, at this time, the time required for providing the game value in the game is shortened, and there is an effect that the game in the maintenance game state can be started immediately.

(Solution 4)
The solving means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 3, wherein the special gaming state control means is a game from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state triggered by a predetermined condition in the normal gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that the state is shifted.

  According to the solution means 4, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 3, the progress of the game is controlled in the special game state when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the normal game state. This special gaming state is a gaming state in which the state in which the opportunity for giving a gaming value described in the solving means 1 or the like is increased continues for a plurality of games. Therefore, in the special game state, the player can advance the game while increasing the game value. The predetermined conditions here include, for example, reaching a specified number of games, having given a specified number of game values, and winning a specific winning combination (including a winning combination). (Or winning a predetermined number of times) or the elapse of a specified time.

  In addition, the present solution can be rephrased as “transition to the special gaming state only from the normal gaming state”. That is, there is no possibility that the game state other than the normal game state shifts to the special game state. Thus, whether to shift from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state or to another gaming state is the difference between whether or not the player can subsequently acquire a large amount of gaming value. Therefore, since the player can always have a sense of expectation of shifting to the special game state in the normal game state, the game can be played without reducing the interest of the player.

(Solution 5)
The solving means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 4, wherein the maintenance gaming state starting means is a game from the normal gaming state to the maintenance gaming state triggered by a specific condition in the normal gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that the state is shifted.

  According to the solution means 5, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 4, the progress of the game is controlled in the maintenance game state when triggered by a specific condition in the normal game state ( The control of the game state by the maintenance game state control means is started). This maintenance game state is a game state in which the game value provision opportunity described in the solution 1 or the like is maintained at the same level (same level) as the normal game state over a plurality of games. Therefore, in the maintenance game state, the player advances the game while gradually reducing (consuming) the game value. The specific conditions here include, for example, reaching a specified number of games, giving a specified number of game values, in addition to being triggered by the maintenance winning combination, Winning a winning combination (including a winning combination) or a predetermined time.

  In addition, the present solution can be rephrased as “transition to the maintenance game state only from the normal game state”. In other words, there is no possibility of shifting to the maintenance game state from other game states other than the normal game state. And since it is desirable that the rate of transition from the normal gaming state to the maintenance gaming state from the solution means 1 is approximately the same as the rate of transition from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state, it is about 1/2 for the player. With this, you can expect a lot of gaming value. Therefore, the player's expectation that a large amount of game value may be acquired is hardly impaired, and the interest of the player is hardly lowered.

(Solution 6)
The solving means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 5, wherein the predetermined number is a quantity that can be reached by at least a plurality of games.

  According to the solution 6, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solutions 1 to 5, the predetermined number is a quantity that can be reached by at least a plurality of games. That is, in the case where game value is given as a result of the game by winning the above-mentioned game value granting role, etc., a quantity exceeding the maximum number of game values given to the player in the game is a predetermined number. It is to do. In other words, “the predetermined number is a quantity exceeding the maximum number of game values given in one game”.

  The multiple games here refer to multiple games in the special gaming state. That is, since the opportunity for giving game value is increasing in the special game state, it is possible to give the game value in every game. Therefore, in a plurality of games referred to in the present solution means a case where the maximum number of game values are given in each game.

  In this case, it is desirable that the plurality of times be a quantity that can be reached by a game of at least 14 to 20 times rather than a game of a small number of times such as 2 or 3. For example, if the maximum number of game values given in one game is 15 in a gaming machine using medals or coins as the game value, at least the predetermined number is about 210 to 300. . Similarly, if the maximum number of game values given in one game is 75 in a gaming machine that uses a game ball or the like as a game value, at least the predetermined number is about 1050 to 1500. Therefore, in the special game state, it is possible to concentrate and acquire such a number of game values. Since this is almost impossible in normal (normal game state), increasing the game value at a stretch in a special game state is an interesting game.

(Solution 7)
The solving means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 4 to 6, wherein the predetermined condition is a shortest time that can be tried before the total number of gaming values input in a predetermined period reaches the predetermined number. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it can be established at a rate with the number of games as a denominator.

  According to the solving means 7, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 4 to 6, it is assumed that the predetermined condition is that a game in which no gaming value is given is continued for a predetermined period (that is, (Assuming that the game will continue to lose for a predetermined period of time), the shortest number of games that can be played until the total number of game values input reaches the predetermined number (that is, until all the predetermined number of game values have been consumed) This is a condition that can be established at a ratio (probability) with the denominator as the shortest number of games required. In other words, the predetermined condition is established at a ratio of “1 / (the shortest number of games that can be tried with a predetermined number of game values)”.

  Thus, when applied to the predetermined number (about 210 to 300 for medals, coins, etc.) described in the above solution 6, 70 to 100 is the denominator. This denominator is calculated on the assumption that the number of insertions required for one game is three (that is, the minimum number of games is 70 if 210 and 100 if 300). ). Therefore, the predetermined condition is established at a ratio of about 1/70 to 1/100. In other words, if a game is executed from 70 to 100 times, a predetermined condition may be satisfied once.

  At this time, if the player proceeds with the game value (a predetermined number of game values) acquired in the special game state (while consuming and reducing), until the player has completely consumed it Will have the expectation that it may transition to the special gaming state again.

  Furthermore, if the above-mentioned specific condition is also set to the same ratio as the predetermined condition, the transition from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state is triggered by the predetermined condition, or the establishment of the specific condition is quickly brought into the maintenance gaming state. Whether the game will be transferred, the player will proceed with the game in a frustrating manner.

  From these things, the interest of the player with respect to the gaming machine can be enhanced.

(Solution 8)
The solving means 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 4 to 7, wherein the predetermined condition is that a predetermined winning combination is selected as a result of the internal lottery. It is.

  According to the solving means 8, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 4 to 7, in the special gaming state, the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a predetermined winning combination (referred to as a predetermined winning combination). The game is started. Here, “opportunity” means that a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a predetermined winning combination symbol) is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display section (hereinafter, predetermined predetermined combination). It is desirable that the winning role symbols are complete). This is because the game in the special game state is advantageous to the player (the game value can be increased by increasing the game value opportunity), so that the player has a predetermined winning combination. In addition to giving the joy of having (or being able to arrange), it is possible to give the double joy of further increasing the gaming value.

(Solution 9)
The solution means 9 is the gaming machine according to the solution means 8, wherein the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is displayed in the symbol display section. In addition, the game machine further includes a game value non-giving means that does not accompany the game with the game value.

  According to the solution means 9, in the gaming machine described in the solution means 8, when the combination mode of the predetermined winning combination symbol is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display section, the game value is not given in the game. I will not. That is, in the game in which the combination of the predetermined winning combination symbols is displayed, no game value is given, and the game in the special game state is started from the next game. Thereby, the time taken for giving game value in the game is shortened, and the game in the special game state can be started immediately.

  In addition, if another configuration of “when the combination mode of the predetermined winning combination symbol is displayed, game value is given as the game result”, the player can play the game with the predetermined winning combination symbol. In addition, the game value can be acquired and the game in the special game state can be started from the next game.

(Solution 10)
The solving means 10 further comprises a general small role that gives a game value as a result of the game among the winning combinations selected as a result of the internal lottery in the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 9. When the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to the general small combination is displayed in the symbol display unit, the specified number corresponding to the general small combination in the game The game machine is characterized by further comprising a general small role game value giving means for giving the game value.

  According to the solution 10, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solutions 1 to 9, when a combination mode of a general small role symbol is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display unit, it corresponds to the general small role. A predetermined number of game values are given to the player as a gaming privilege. In other words, if the number of wins for the general small role increases, the player can increase the game value accordingly, so that the unilateral decrease in the game value is reduced.

  Further, the general small combination may be provided with a plurality of types. The winning symbol corresponding to each general small role provided at this time is also provided separately, or the specified number of game values given according to each general small role is made different, so that You can make a difference in the value of a small role or increase the number of general small role symbols. Thus, when the types of general small roles are increased, the types of all winning combinations are also increased. Therefore, since the possibility of winning various winning combinations increases, it is possible to reduce the situation where the player gets bored as much as possible.

  About the combination aspect of a general small role symbol, you may include what contains at least 1 or more general small role symbol. That is, it is possible to obtain a gaming privilege corresponding to a general small combination if the general small combination symbol is displayed at an effective display position in the symbol display section only for at least one movable display. Therefore, the player only needs to pay attention to at least one movable display body and perform the stop operation, and the disparity (so-called technical intervention level) caused by the skill of the player can be suppressed as much as possible.

(Solution 11)
The solving means 11 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 10, wherein among the winning combinations selected as a result of the internal lottery, the multiplied number of the game is set to the next game without multiplying the game value again. When the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to the re-playing symbol is displayed in the symbol display unit, the game play is over. A gaming machine characterized by further comprising a re-game execution means for enabling the next game to be executed without carrying the number to the next game and multiplying the game value.

  According to the solution means 11, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 10, when the combination form of the re-game character symbol is displayed at the effective display position in the symbol display unit, the game machine corresponds to the re-game character. As a gaming privilege to be played, the gaming state is shifted to the re-gaming state. This re-playing state refers to a state in which the player can carry over the number of the game (current game) and execute the next game without multiplying the game value again. That is, when the combination of re-game character symbols is displayed, the player can play one game without newly consuming the game value. Therefore, if the number of re-game players is increased, it is possible to suppress the consumption of the game value by that amount, and to suppress the amount of the game value that the player consumes per unit time within a certain range to some extent. It becomes possible.

  In addition, the combination of re-game symbols may also be a combination of at least one or more re-game characters as in the combination mode of the general small role symbols described above. That is, if the re-game combination symbol is displayed only for at least one movable display body, a game privilege corresponding to the re-game combination can be obtained. Therefore, even if the player's skill is low, it is possible to make it easy to stop the re-game role symbol at an effective display position in the symbol display section, and the disparity caused by the player's skill (so-called technical intervention) Degree) can be suppressed as much as possible. Especially for re-players, it is possible to have a role as a winning player to alleviate the situation where the player unilaterally consumes game value, so if the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes a re-player It is desirable that the combination form of the re-game role symbol is displayed regardless of the skill level and skill of the player. This makes it possible for the player to reliably acquire a gaming privilege corresponding to at least the re-gamer.

(Solution 12)
The solving means 12 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 11, wherein the special gaming state control means changes the operation mode relating to the progress of the game in the special gaming state from the normal gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that a normal gaming state and a gaming state are different.

  According to the solving means 12, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 11, when the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state, the control with the operation inside and outside the gaming machine (the rotating operation of the movable display body). , The operation different from the game in the normal gaming state, changing the light emission mode of the lamp or the like from the normal gaming state, changing the display position where the combination mode of the winning combination symbol is effective in the symbol display unit, The control etc. which give the game privilege of the content different from the game privilege of the original winning combination are performed. That is, the special game state can be set to another game state in which the operation control in the normal game state is different from the apparent operation control. This makes it easy for the player to recognize from the appearance of the gaming machine that the current gaming state is the special gaming state. Therefore, it can be avoided that the player misses the special gaming state.

(Solution means 13)
The solving means 13 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 10 to 12, wherein the general small role game value giving means is a prescribed number of games corresponding to each of the plurality of different general small roles. A gaming machine characterized in that a value is given to a player.

  According to the solution means 13, in the gaming machine described in any of the solution means 10 to 12, a plurality of types can be provided as general small roles. Along with this, a plurality of types of winning symbol corresponding to each general small role can be provided, or a plurality of types of combinations of symbols effective as each general small character can be provided.

  Further, a plurality of types of general small combinations can be provided with “a single small combination that is effective as a winning combination only by including at least one winning combination as a combination of winning combination symbols”. That is, the single small role includes one winning symbol (in this case, a single small symbol corresponding to the single small role) as a combination mode of the winning symbol when all movable display bodies are stopped. If it is, it will be a winning combination that can be given a gaming privilege (corresponding to a single small combination). In such a single role, the player must concentrate on the operation of stopping all the movable display bodies (that is, not to concentrate on the stop operation of all the movable display bodies every time in order to stop the combination of the winning combination symbols). It is possible to have a role to alleviate the burden that must be avoided.

  As described above, by providing multiple types of general small roles, it is possible to diversify the combinations of symbols displayed in the symbol display unit and to make the player less tired without giving a monotonous impression to the player. be able to.

(Solution 14)
The solving means 14 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 13, and among the winning combinations selected as a result of the internal lottery, only the next game of the game includes at least a plurality of winning combinations. A combination of symbols corresponding to the next game limited allowable role in the symbol display section having a next game limited allowable role that triggers a transition to a forced winning role determining game forcibly selecting a winning combination as a result of the internal lottery When it is determined by the winning combination symbol display determining means that the mode is displayed, only in the next game of the game, the combination mode of symbols corresponding to at least a plurality of winning combinations including the next game limited allowable combination itself A combination of a plurality of winning combination corresponding stop control means for controlling the stop of the plurality of movable display bodies, and a symbol corresponding to the next game limited allowable combination When the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that the game mode is displayed in the symbol display section, the game is executed with the compulsory winning combination determination game in the next game without any game value being given. A game machine characterized by further comprising a compulsory winning combination determination game execution means.

  According to the solution means 14, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 13, the winning combination corresponding to the lottery result of the internal lottery is at least for the next game (game to be played next to the game). As long as it includes a winning combination (next game limited allowable combination) that allows a plurality of winning combinations including the winning combination itself. That is, when a combination mode of a symbol corresponding to the next game limited allowable role (referred to as the next game limited allowable symbol) is displayed at an effective display position in the symbol display section as an arbitrary game result, It is allowed to be a combination of symbols corresponding to at least a plurality of winning combinations including the next game limitation allowing combination. In other words, in the next game, the above-described “at least a plurality of winning combinations including the next game limited allowable combination” is forcibly selected as the internal lottery result (forced winning combination determination game). That is. At this time, control of the stop operation of the movable display body that can be (or can be derived) any of the symbol combinations corresponding to the plurality of permitted winning combinations is performed.

  The term “allowed” as used above is the same as the result of the internal lottery result. That is, it means that at least a plurality of winning combinations including the next game limited allowable combination are selected as a lottery result of the internal lottery. Here, in the gaming machine of the present invention, only the combination mode of symbols corresponding to one winning combination is displayed as a single game result. It will be decided whether it becomes the combination mode of the symbol corresponding to any winning combination.

  As a method of deciding which winning combination will eventually be decided, priorities are given to the above-mentioned allowed winning combinations, and accepted operations (starting operation, stopping operation procedures, etc.) are determined. There are things. For example, in the case where priorities are set, the winning combination having a high priority is easily selected. Further, in the case of deciding by an operation or the like, it is an aspect of deciding which winning combination will be decided according to the accepted operation or time (timing etc.). Furthermore, a mode in which these are combined, or a mode in which a lottery or the like is appropriately determined until all the movable display bodies are finally stopped may be used.

  In addition, when a combination mode of the next game limited allowable role symbol is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display portion, no game value is given in the game. That is, in the game in which the combination mode of the next game limited allowable role symbol is displayed, no game value is given, and the next game (the game to be played next to the game, hereinafter referred to as “next game”, The compulsory winning combination determination game) can be started. In addition, not adding a game value in the game that has been permitted to be limited to the next game means that the time taken for the game value to be added in the game is shortened, and the player immediately starts the next game. There is an effect that can be done.

  When the result of the game becomes the next game limited allowable role (the combination of the next game limited allowable symbol is displayed in the symbol display portion, the same applies hereinafter), the result is also obtained in the next game. Since the next game limited allowable combination may be obtained, it is possible to repeat a game that becomes the next game limited allowable combination. That is, it is possible to continuously play a game in which no game value is given to the player but it is not lost. For this reason, the next game limited allowable role is also referred to as a “zero value winning combination”. In other words, “Zero Value Winning Role” is one of the winning roles, unlike the Lost Role, but in this game it wo n’t give the player benefits such as giving game value, and will carry over the results after the next game. It is a role. In addition, if the winning combination (referred to as “A winning combination”) accompanied by at least the addition of gaming value (giving gaming value as a gaming privilege) to the plurality of permitted winning combinations described above is included, the result after the next game is Players can earn profits (granting game value) if they become the A winning combination, but in the following, they will be a zero value winning combination in the game and will be other than a zero value winning combination in the next game The result is called the “final result”.

  Furthermore, at this time, the player consumes the game value as a multiplier in the next game, so as long as the game that wins the above zero value continues, the player continues to consume the game value owned by the player. It will follow. In addition, it is difficult for a player to stop the game in a situation where it is continuously a winning role of zero value. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player's interest to decrease until the final result is reached.

(Solution 15)
The solving means 15 is a gaming machine according to the solving means 14, further comprising priority selection means for preferentially selecting the next game limited allowable role in the forced winning combination determination game. is there.

  According to the solution 15, in the gaming machine described in the solution 14, when the zero value winning combination is achieved in the game, the zero value winning combination among a plurality of permitted winning combinations is determined in the next game. Is selected with priority. In other words, once it becomes a zero value winner, it will be likely to become a zero value winner in the next game, and in the next game, it will become a zero value winner. .

  Therefore, as long as it continues to become a zero value winning combination, it is possible to continue a game that is not given a game value. At this time, the player only consumes the game value as a multiplier, but unlike the loser role, in the zero value winning role, it is difficult for the player to stop the game halfway until the final result is reached. It is possible to make it difficult for a person's interest to deteriorate.

  If a special game that ends when the game value reaches a predetermined number or an aspect in which a zero value winning combination is preferentially selected in a gaming state, for example, the number of games required to acquire a predetermined number of game values is obtained. You can increase or delay the time it takes to reach (can be delayed).

(Solution 16)
Solving means 16 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine according to solving means 15, the priority selecting means selects the next game limited allowable role in the maintenance gaming state with higher priority than the normal gaming state. It is a gaming machine to play.

  According to the solution 16, in the gaming machine described in the solution 15, the zero value winning combination is easily selected in the maintenance game state in preference to the normal game state. This means that it is easy to be selected as a lottery result of the internal lottery. If it does in this way, in a maintenance game state, it will become easy to occur continuously that it becomes a zero value winning combination.

  Further, since the game privilege corresponding to the zero value winning combination is not accompanied by the game value, the game value is consumed to the same extent as the game in the normal game state. In other words, it can be said that it is a gaming state with a low degree of advantage for the player, but by making the zero value winning role as highly likely to be won as possible continuously, the results are sequentially carried over after the next game. I can let you. In other words, the player will eventually become a winning combination corresponding to a gaming privilege such as the granting of gaming value among the plurality of permitted winning combinations (after consecutively becoming a zero value winning combination). The game will be advanced while expecting. Thereby, the game can be advanced without making the player aware as much as possible that the game state has a low degree of advantage and that the game value is continuously reduced. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player as much as possible.

(Solution 17)
The solution means 17 is the gaming machine according to the solution means 15 or 16, wherein the priority selection means selects the next game limitation allowing role in the normal game state with higher priority than the special game state. It is a featured gaming machine.

  According to the solution means 17, in the gaming machine described in the solution means 15 or 16, in the special game state, it is difficult to select the next game limited allowable role in preference to the normal game state. This means that it is difficult to select the lottery result of the internal lottery. In this way, in the game in the special game state, it is possible to play a game that is purely specialized in increasing the game value. In other words, it is possible to concentrate the game value assignment while suppressing the ratio of being a loser or a zero value winning combination. This also makes the difference in the contents of the three game states, the special game state, the normal game state, and the maintenance game state clearer. Therefore, the game can be continuously advanced while expecting the player to play the game in the special gaming state as a clear goal (that is, to win the predetermined winning combination). The “content” here refers to characteristics of each game state (that is, characteristics such as being easy to win any winning combination, difficult to win, etc.).

(Solution 18)
The solving means 18 is a gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 17, a multiplier determining means for determining a multiplier of a game value for each game, and a multiplier determined by the multiplier determining means. A start operation means for accepting a player's start operation in a state in which the start operation is performed; and when the start operation is accepted by the start operation means, the movable display body starts rotating, and the stop operation is performed while the movable display body is rotating. When the stop operation is received by the means, the movable display body driving means for stopping the movable display body in the order of reception of the stop operation, and the control for stopping the movable display body according to the order received by the stop operation means. When all the movable display bodies are stopped by the movable display body driving means for the stop control means to be performed and one game, the figure displayed in the symbol display section Based on the combination aspect, a game machine, characterized by further comprising a game value providing means for providing to a player a game value prescribed number as required.

  According to the solving means 18, the gaming machine described in any of the solving means 1 to 17 is preferably a swivel type gaming machine represented by a slot machine. That is, in a spinning-type game machine such as a slot machine, when a player performs a starting operation in a state in which the multiplier of game values (medals, coins, game balls, etc.) necessary for one game is determined Unless a stop operation is performed by the player, the movable display body (referred to as a reel or a drum in a slot machine or the like) continues to rotate. Then, when a stop operation by the player is accepted, the rotation of the movable display bodies described above is stopped in the order of acceptance, and when all the movable display bodies are in a stopped state, the combination mode of symbols displayed in the symbol display section is changed. Based on this, a prescribed number of game values are given or other game benefits are given as needed. In this way, the player proceeds with the game in the slot machine while repeating a series of operations of rotating and stopping the movable display after multiplying the game value. In addition, according to the combination mode of the symbols displayed in the symbol display section, for example, in the case of the general small combination, a prescribed number of game values corresponding to the general small combination are given. Furthermore, from the solution means 6 and the like, in the first special game state, game value grant opportunities are concentrated and given as compared to the normal game state. In this way, the player proceeds with the game while reducing or increasing the game value according to the result of each game once, and finds joy in acquiring as much game value as possible. .

(Solution 19)
The solving means 19 includes a symbol variation display device including a plurality of movable display bodies having a ring-shaped symbol array including a plurality of types of symbols on the surface, and the symbols are displayed by rotating the plurality of movable display bodies. While the rotation of the plurality of movable display bodies is stopped, and a predetermined number of symbol groups constituting a part of the symbol row can be displayed on the front side of the gaming machine main body for each movable display body. A symbol display unit for performing the game, a multiplier determining unit for determining a multiplier of the game value for each game, and a starting operation unit for accepting a player's starting operation with the multiplier determined by the multiplier determining unit When the start operation unit accepts the start operation, the movable display body starts rotating. When the stop operation unit accepts the stop operation unit during rotation of the movable display body, the stop operation Acceptance order Movable display body driving means for stopping the movable display body, stop control means for performing control for stopping the movable display body in the order received by the stop operation means, and driving the movable display body for one game When all the movable display bodies are stopped by the means, game value giving means for giving a specified number of game values to the player as needed based on the combination mode of the symbols when all the movable display bodies are stopped; Internal lottery means for performing a lottery to select one of a plurality of winning combinations and losers predetermined for each game, and each of the above-mentioned individual to stop rotation of the plurality of movable display bodies Stop operation means for accepting the stop operation for the movable display body, and control of stopping of the plurality of movable display bodies based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means Movable display body stop control means, and when a predetermined number of symbol groups displayed in the symbol display section are viewed across the plurality of movable display bodies, at least one symbol is displayed for each of the movable display bodies. Among the combination modes that can be selected, when the combination mode of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed, effective display position determining means for determining a display position in which the combination mode is enabled, and all the movable display bodies When stopped, a winning combination symbol display determining unit that determines whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed at the effective display position determined by the effective display position determining unit; Normal game state control means for controlling the progress of the game in a normal game state in which the ratio of the total number of game values given to the total number of game values played is low; Special game state control means for controlling the progress of the game in a special game state in which the opportunity for giving game value is increased compared to the normal game state for a specific period, and the progress of the game is controlled by the special game state control means. In a state that is controlled in a gaming state, when the total number of assigned gaming values reaches a predetermined number, special gaming state ending means for ending the special gaming state, and a specific number not exceeding the predetermined number Maintenance game state control means for controlling the progress of the game in the maintenance game state in which the opportunity to give the same level of game value as the normal game state is maintained for a predetermined period longer than the specific period until reaching, Of the winning combinations that are selected as a result of the internal lottery, there is a maintenance winning combination that triggers the transition to the maintenance gaming state, and the figure corresponding to the maintenance winning combination in the symbol display section As the combination mode, when the winning combination symbol display determination unit determines that a combination mode consisting of at least a plurality of different types of symbols is displayed, the maintenance game state starts control of the game state by the maintenance game state control unit A gaming machine comprising a starting means.

  According to the solution 19, the gaming machine described in the present invention is preferably a spinning-type gaming machine represented by a slot machine. That is, in a spinning-type game machine such as a slot machine, when a player performs a starting operation in a state in which the multiplier of game values (medals, coins, game balls, etc.) necessary for one game is determined Unless a stop operation is performed by the player, the movable display body (referred to as a reel or a drum in a slot machine or the like) continues to rotate. Then, when a stop operation by the player is accepted, the rotation of the movable display bodies described above is stopped in the order of acceptance, and when all the movable display bodies are in a stopped state, the combination mode of symbols displayed in the symbol display section is changed. Based on this, a prescribed number of game values are given or other game benefits are given as needed. In this way, the player proceeds with the game in the slot machine while repeating a series of operations of rotating and stopping the movable display after multiplying the game value. In addition, the player can find the joy of acquiring as much game value as possible by proceeding with the game while decreasing or increasing the game value according to the result of each game once.

  The internal lottery performed for each game is triggered by the start operation of the player. “Internal” here means that the lottery is performed where the player is not aware of the contents of the lottery and the player cannot perceive. This is performed by a control device (control board) to be controlled. As an internal lottery method performed by the internal lottery means, random numbers are generated within a predetermined numerical range (within a range from the minimum random number value to the maximum random number value), and one random number is generated for each game from among them. When one is acquired, the lottery result is judged by comparing the value of one acquired random number with a predetermined winning value.

  In the internal lottery, a plurality of types of lottery results and a winning combination corresponding to each lottery result are determined in advance. Each of these winning combinations is assigned a random value within the predetermined range as a winning value for each type. The winning value has a range (numerical range) for each winning role, and if the acquired random number value is within the range of any winning value, the winning role corresponding to the winning value is won. To be judged. In such an internal lottery mechanism, the winning probability of the winning combination is calculated from the ratio of the number of winning values in the entire random number value (within a predetermined numerical range).

  In addition, you may provide what wins a some winning combination with respect to said winning value. When the random value acquired by the internal lottery becomes the winning value, it is determined that a plurality of (for example, two) winning combinations are won together (this is a winning combination A and a winning combination B). The same applies hereinafter). As a result, if there is a case where only one winning combination (for example, winning combination A) is won in one internal lottery (the winning value at this time is referred to as a single winning value), winning combination A and winning combination B This means that there are cases where both are won (the winning value at this time is called the shared winning value). Therefore, even if the result displayed on the symbol variation display device as a result of the game has the content corresponding to the winning combination A, there is a possibility that the winning combination B may have been won at the same time (or expectation) Feeling) can be given to the player. This means that “the winning value has a single winning value corresponding to one winning combination and a shared winning value corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations”, or “one winning combination per game result” In other words, there may be a case where only a gaming privilege corresponding to the above is permitted, and a case where gaming privilege corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is permitted.

  The lottery result of the internal lottery performed in one game is maintained at least in the game. Some winning combinations will be discarded as long as the game is concerned, while others will be carried over to the next and subsequent games. In addition, if the lottery result of the internal lottery does not correspond to any winning combination, it is lost (it can also be said that the winning combination is won).

  The symbol means a picture, a symbol, a mark, a decorative character, or the like that allows the player to visually identify each individual. These symbols can be used as marks when the player plays a game with the gaming machine of the present invention (a guideline when the movable display body is stopped). The symbols may include the winning symbol described above or a lost symbol (a symbol that does not correspond to any winning symbol). A predetermined number of these symbols are arranged on the symbol band at predetermined intervals (thus forming a symbol string), and this symbol band is attached to the movable display.

  Each of the plurality of movable display bodies can accept a stop operation, and when a stop operation of all the movable display bodies is accepted (by a player), each of the movable display bodies is based on the lottery result of the internal lottery in the game. Stop control of the movable display body is performed.

  The symbol variation display device has a symbol display unit in the device (especially on the front side of the gaming machine main body), and the symbol display unit can display a predetermined number of symbols of each movable display as a symbol group. It has become. Therefore, the player can play the game directly facing the gaming machine.

  In the symbol display section, a rotating symbol group can be viewed while the movable display body is rotating, or a predetermined number of symbol groups can be visually recognized when the movable display body is stopped. And when all the movable display bodies will be in a stop state finally, the symbol group which consists of the symbols which stopped in the symbol display part with the movable display bodies will be formed. The mode consisting of the symbol group displayed in the symbol display section is the final symbol combination mode (display mode).

  Moreover, the total number of symbols that can be displayed in the symbol display section can be increased or decreased by increasing or decreasing the number of symbols corresponding to the predetermined number. In other words, the maximum number of symbols that can be displayed in the symbol display section can be expressed as “predetermined number × number of movable display bodies”. When the predetermined number is N, the symbol display becomes larger as the value of N increases. The maximum number of symbols that can be displayed in the section increases. Further, if the number of movable display bodies is increased, the maximum number of symbols that can be displayed in the symbol display section is increased accordingly. Therefore, even if the number of combinations of symbols that can be displayed in the symbol display section is increased and the lottery result of the internal lottery is the same result, many different modes can be displayed as symbol combinations. The player does not get bored by becoming a monotonous (or less variation) combination of symbols.

  In addition, among the symbol groups displayed in the symbol display section when each movable display body is stopped, it spans all movable display bodies that can be created when at least one symbol is selected from each movable display body. Among the combinations of symbols, the effective display position is determined. “Effective display position” here refers to determining whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination determined in advance is displayed when all movable display bodies are stopped. This is the display position that serves as a reference. That is, the combination pattern of symbols corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is effective (a corresponding game privilege or the like is given) only after being displayed at the display position.

  “Effective display position” means an arrangement, combination, etc. in the symbol display section, and generally a combination of horizontal or diagonal arrangements (straight line shape) across a plurality of movable display bodies. Say. As a combination of shapes other than the straight shape, a shape that becomes a round shape, a V shape, a bent shape, or a zigzag shape is given as a combination. Of these combinations, a plurality of types may be effective at the same time. If it does in this way, the combination mode of the symbol corresponding to a predetermined winning combination should just be displayed, for example in the display position which becomes effective of any of a straight type and a V shape, and the above-mentioned predetermined display is carried out in a symbol display part. There is an increased possibility of displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination.

  Further, the effective display position may be changed according to the multiplier of the game value. This means that “the effective display position in the symbol display unit is changed according to the multiplication of the game value multiplied for each game”. For example, if the multiplication value of the game value is increased, the display position effective in the symbol display unit is increased, or if the multiplication value of the game value is decreased, the display position effective in the symbol display unit is decreased. Is possible. In this way, if the game is played with as much multiplication of the game value as possible, the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined winning combination when the predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the internal lottery There is a high possibility that the mode can be displayed at a valid display position (can be easily displayed).

  Furthermore, the effective display position may be a combination in which a plurality of symbols can be selected from each movable display body. This is, for example, a combination configured by extracting two symbols from each movable display body displayed in the symbol display section, or by extracting three symbols from one movable display body, and other movable From at least one movable display, such as a combination configured by extracting one symbol from the display, or a combination configured by extracting two, two, one from each movable display Is to combine a plurality of symbols. Such a combination can make it difficult for the player to know which combination is effective as compared to a combination configured by selecting at least one symbol from each movable display.

  When all the movable display bodies are stopped, it is determined whether or not a combination mode of symbols corresponding to any of the predetermined winning combinations (hereinafter referred to as winning symbol) is displayed at an effective display position in the symbol display unit. Determine (winning symbol display determination means). Here, as a combination mode of winning combination symbols, a combination mode consisting of all the same types of symbols, a combination mode consisting of all different types of symbols, at least one set of a plurality of different types of symbols including the same type of symbols There are combinations of the following. In addition, there is a combination mode (other symbols may be any symbols) including only at least one winning combination symbol. If it is determined that these combination modes are displayed at valid display positions in the symbol display section, a gaming privilege or the like corresponding to the winning combination is given.

  In the normal gaming state, the progress of the game is controlled in a state in which the ratio of the total number of gaming values given to the total number of gaming values input in an arbitrary predetermined period (period of playing a predetermined number of games) is low. Refers to the gaming state. That is, since the total number of game values given is smaller than the total number of game values input as a multiplier for each game in a given period, the player consumes the game value (owns it) It is a gaming state that reduces the gaming value. In such a game state, the player cannot expect to increase the game value, and if the game is continued, the game value owned by the player is gradually reduced (consumed). It will be.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming state (special gaming state) in which an opportunity for giving a gaming value is increased only for a specific period of time compared to the game in the normal gaming state, and the same level as a game in the normal gaming state for a predetermined period of time. Means for controlling the progress of each game in the game state (maintenance game state) in which the opportunity to give the game value is maintained (special game state control means, maintenance game state control means).

  In other words, in the special game state where the opportunity for giving game value is increased compared to the normal game state, the player is given more opportunities to be given game value, so the player may increase the game value owned by the player. It becomes possible.

  The special gaming state continues only for a specific period, and ends when the total number of game values given to the player within the specific period reaches a predetermined number. In other words, the special gaming state ends either by passing (exceeding) a specific period or reaching a predetermined number. In such a special gaming state, for example, game value grant opportunities are concentrated in a short period (a few games such as a few to a dozen or so), and the player can play a large number of games in a short period of time. There is a mode in which value is acquired, or a mode in which a player acquires a large amount of game value over a long period (a long period of several tens to several hundred times, or a number of games over a long period of time). . Therefore, the special game state is a game state that is advantageous to a player who can advance the game while increasing the game value, and is the most interesting place for the player to play the game.

  On the other hand, in the maintenance game state in which the same level of game value grant opportunity as the normal game state is maintained, there is no particular increase in the number of opportunities for the player to be given game value. The game value that you own will be reduced. Note that the “same level” here is not exactly the same, but means the same level (that is, similar or very similar). In other words, the player can win a special winning role that triggers this transition as a result of the internal lottery, such as a transition from a normal gaming state to a specific gaming state (maintenance gaming state). ) Is obtained, but only a gaming privilege with a low degree of advantage that can hardly increase the gaming value can be given.

  This maintenance game state continues for a predetermined period longer than the specific period. The predetermined period is a period (the number of games, the same applies hereinafter) until the total number of game values given to the player reaches a specific number not exceeding the predetermined number. That is, unlike the special game state, the maintenance game state continues until the total number of game values given to the player reaches a specific number not exceeding a predetermined number.

  Here, the “specific number not exceeding the predetermined number” as used in this solution means that there is no difference in the total number of gaming values (that is, the same number as the predetermined number), but the difference in the total number of gaming values is small (narrow difference) For example, when the game value is counted in the unit of the number of sheets, it is desirable that the number is from about several to about ten.

  Furthermore, since the predetermined period until the specific number is reached is longer than the period during which the special gaming state continues (specific period), “the maintenance gaming state takes a longer period than the special gaming state over the special gaming state. It can also be referred to as a “gaming state in which a gaming value of the same amount as or not exceeding the state is given”. That is, in order to acquire a specific number of game values, a period longer than the specific period (predetermined period) is multiplied.

  Further, while the maintenance game state is continued, the special game state is not shifted. In other words, the transition to the special game state is delayed by shifting to the maintenance game state.

  The predetermined period is preferably at least twice as long as the specific period. This can be recalled from the fact that the predetermined number and the specific number are only slightly different, so that the maintenance game state has only a chance to give a game value comparable to the normal game state. That is, it is to give a specific number of game values over a long period without giving the player a sense of incongruity with the normal gaming state (without causing a difference).

  From these facts, it can be recalled that an opportunity (or conditions, winning ratio, winning probability, hereinafter referred to as a special transition opportunity) for making a transition to a special gaming state is easy (prone to occur and likely to occur). In other words, as described above, it is desirable that the specific number not exceeding the predetermined number is from the same number as the predetermined number to be slightly different from the predetermined number. Therefore, once the transition is made to the maintenance game state, it is longer than the special game state (preferably In the period of twice or more, the opportunity for shifting to the special gaming state does not come (the condition for shifting is not satisfied).

  At this time, it is desirable that the trigger for shifting to the maintenance game state (or conditions, winning ratio, winning probability, hereinafter referred to as “maintenance transition trigger”) is as easy as the special transition trigger. Here, “same as easy” includes the same ratio and further includes a slightly lower ratio. That is, this maintenance transition opportunity is likely to occur at a rate that does not exceed the special transition opportunity. For example, the ratio of occurrence of the maintenance transition opportunity in the normal gaming state is “less than 1/2 (slightly less than 1/2)”, and the ratio of occurrence of the special transition opportunity is “less than 1/2 (less than 1/2). "Slightly exceed"). If it does in this way, since it will be in the mode which shifts easily from a normal game state to a special game state, it can impress a player strongly that the said game machine is a game machine which is easy to shift to a special game state. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  Furthermore, at this time, since it becomes a mode in which it is easy to shift to the maintenance game state as easily as the transition from the normal game state to the special game state, the period of staying in the maintenance game state (the game in the maintenance game state is performed). The period and the arrival of special transition can be surely delayed (delayed).

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention has a maintenance winning combination as a maintenance transition opportunity. The maintenance winning combination is associated with at least a plurality of different combinations of symbols without providing a dedicated winning combination symbol (symbol symbol, symbolic symbol). Such a symbol combination aspect is a seemingly different symbol combination aspect, and it can be said that it is difficult for a player to memorize or attract attention compared to the same type of symbol combination aspect. . Such a seemingly different pattern combination pattern is difficult to distinguish from a pattern combination pattern often seen by a player in the event of a loss. Therefore, by making the combination of symbols corresponding to the maintenance winning combination similar or similar to the combination of the symbols in the case of a loss, the player has won the maintenance winning combination (corresponding to the maintenance winning combination) The game can be advanced with little notice that the symbol combination is displayed.

  Furthermore, it is desirable not to include a symbol having a special meaning as the plurality of different types of symbols. The “design with special meaning” means, for example, the above-mentioned special transition opportunity (referred to as a special winning symbol), a conspicuous design (design that gives a strong impression to the player, etc.) The symbol has a distinctive feature compared to the symbol of). In this way, it is possible to form a combination of symbols corresponding to the maintenance winning combination by a symbol that is not so conspicuous, a symbol that does not have a special meaning, or a lost symbol. Therefore, the game can be further advanced without notifying the player that the player has won the maintenance winning combination.

  From these facts, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine that easily shifts to the maintenance gaming state to the same extent while taking the mode of easily shifting to the special gaming state. And if it shifts to a maintenance game state, the opportunity to transfer to a special game state will be delayed so much, but it can be made to transfer without almost noticing. Therefore, it is possible to always give the player an impression of the gaming machine that it is easy to shift to the special gaming state, and thus it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest as much as possible.

  By this invention, the fall of a player's interest can be suppressed as much as possible.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as a gaming machine as an example. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the slot machine with the door-shaped front member omitted, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine, and FIG. 4 is a door-shaped front member omitted. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the Z1 part of FIG. 4, FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the Z1 part of FIG. 4 showing a state where the connector holder is moved, and FIG. FIG. 8A is an enlarged view of the Z2 portion of FIG. 7, and FIG. 8B is an enlarged view of the Z2 portion of FIG. 7 showing the state in which the connector holder is moved. 9 is an enlarged view showing the main part of FIG. 8A, FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the slot machine showing the back plate side, FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the case member, and FIG. FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b) show a temporarily fixed state of the connector holder. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the wiring relay member, FIG. 15 is a front view in which the cover of the wiring relay member is omitted, FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the connector holder, and FIG. FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a stopper showing another embodiment, FIGS. 19 and 20 are cross-sectional views of the main part showing the guide structure of the case member, and FIG. 21 shows another embodiment of the handle. 22 is a partial perspective view of the symbol variation display device shown in FIG. 22, FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a main portion showing the relationship between the case member and the stopper on the outer body side, and FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the relationship between the wiring window and the reel of the symbol variation display device. It is sectional drawing of a part.

  A slot machine 1 according to the present invention includes a box-shaped outer main body 100 having an open front surface, a door-shaped front member 200 that is pivotally attached to the front surface of the outer main body 100 in a side-opening door shape, and a plurality of symbols. It has a symbol variation display device 300 that is varied by a driving means, a case member 400 that is detachably attached to the outer main body 100 and has an opening 401 on the front surface, and an image display body 500 that displays an arbitrary image.

[Outside body]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the outer body 100 has side plates 102 and 102 attached to the left and right sides of the bottom plate 101, and a top plate 103 installed on the top of the side plates 102 and 102. It has a letter-shaped frame shape and is formed in a box shape in which only the front surface is opened by fixing a back plate 104 to the back of the frame. The left and right side plates 102, 102 have a trapezoidal shape in which the front edges are slightly inclined in a backward inclined state, and thus the opening of the outer body 100 has a backward inclined inclination.

[Outer body-divider]
In the outer main body 100, a shelf-like partition plate 105 is provided substantially at the center of the height. The partition plate 105 is made of metal and has a substantially convex shape in front view having a protruding portion 106 at the center as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and vertical mounting pieces 107 formed at both ends are attached to the outer body 100. The side plate 102 is fixed to the inner surface of the side plate 102, and a vertical mounting piece 108 formed at the rear end is fixedly attached to the inner surface of the back plate 104 of the outer body 100. The mounting piece 108 at the rear end of the partition plate 105 is formed with a cylindrical projection (not shown) by burring (metal processing for raising a short cylindrical projection while expanding the hole diameter of the lower hole with a punch). The cylindrical protrusion is driven into a small hole (not shown) pre-processed in the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 and positioned. In addition, an opening 109 for wiring is formed between the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 in the innermost part on both sides of the partition plate 105.

  In the space below the partition plate 105 in the outer main body 100, a medal releasing device 110 that releases a medal as a game medium to a medal tray 201 at the lower front of the door-shaped front member 200, and the medal releasing device 110 A medal auxiliary storage box 111 for storing overflowing medals, a power supply device 112, and the like are provided.

  The medal discharge device 110 is a device main body 110a having a driving means (for example, a hopper motor 110f) mounted with a medal storage hopper 110b, and a medal discharge port 110c is provided in front of the device main body 110a. The medals in the hopper 110b are sent out one by one toward the discharge port 110c by the operation of the driving means. The hopper 110b is provided with an overflow rod 110d for discharging overflowing medals, and the above-mentioned medal auxiliary storage box 111 faces below the protruding end of the overflow rod 110d.

  On the other hand, the case member 400 is housed in a space above the partition plate 105 in the outer main body 100, and a wiring relay member 113 serving as the core of the wiring means described later is provided on the inner surface of the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100. It is attached (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

[Door type front member]
3 shows the front side of the door-shaped front member 200, and FIG. 1 shows the back side of the door-shaped front member 200. The door-shaped front member 200 has a medal tray 201 on the lower side on the front side, and an operation unit 202 is provided in the approximate center on the front side. The operation unit 202 includes a medal insertion slot 203, a one-insert button 205 for instructing insertion (withdrawal) of only one medal stored as data in a memory of a main board 409, which will be described later, Similarly, a MAX insertion button 206 for instructing insertion of the maximum number (for example, three) that can be used in one game, and a medal return button for returning a medal packed in a medal selector 207 described later to the medal tray 201. 208, a storage release switch 209 for inputting a storage release command (release command by settlement) of medals stored as data in the memory of the main board 409, a start lever 210 for operating the symbol variation display device 300, Three reels for stopping each reel 301a, 301b, 301c of the symbol variation display device 300 Stop button 211a, 211b, 211c and the like are provided. Of course, the configuration of the operation unit 202 shown here is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

  In addition, a medal selector 207 is provided on the back side of the insertion slot 203, and a medal basket 212 is connected to the side of the medal selector 207 and a return basket 213 is connected to the bottom. The medal selector 207 is a known one that switches the flow path by turning on and off a built-in solenoid 207a (not shown). In addition, when the gaming state is such that the insertion of medals exceeding the prescribed number is rejected, the flow path is set on the return basket 213 side. When the door-shaped front member 200 is in a closed position where the door-shaped front member 200 covers the front surface of the outer main body 100, the tip of the medal basket 212 faces the hopper 110 b of the medal discharge device 110. The medal that flows through the medal bowl 212 through the hop-off reaches the hopper 110b. On the other hand, the return basket 213 is connected to the front-side medal tray 201, and the medal that flows from the insertion slot 203 through the medal selector 207 to the return basket 213 returns to the medal tray 201.

  The door-shaped front member 200 is sized to cover the entire front surface of the outer main body 100, and the upper half of the door-shaped front member 200 is a see-through window 214 for games in which a transparent plate is fitted. The display 500 and the symbol variation display device 300 can be seen side by side. A lock device 215 that opens and closes using a dedicated key (not shown) is provided on one side of the free end side of the door-shaped front member 200.

[Design variation display device]
The symbol variation display device 300 is a reel rotation type display device, and incorporates and accommodates, for example, three reels 301a, 301b, and 301c that can be individually rotated by driving means 303 such as a motor, and the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c. And a device case 302 that plays a game with a combination of a plurality of symbols (not shown) drawn on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c.

  The device case 302 has a deformed hexagonal column shape excluding three faces from the octagonal column that lies on its side to the front (player), and includes a bottom plate 304, a top plate 305, and a right side in FIG. Right side plate 306, left side plate 307 on the left side, vertical rear plate 308 covering the rear surface, upper swash plate 309 provided between top plate 305 and rear plate 308, bottom plate 304 and rear plate 308. And a part of the arc of the reels 301 a, 301 b, and 301 c protrudes from the front of the device case 302.

  Further, the top plate 305 of the apparatus case 302 is provided with a handle 311 that can be changed between a useable state in which a finger can be hooked and a non-use state in which the top plate 305 is depressed. To carry. The configuration in which the changeable handle 311 is provided on the top plate 305 of the device case 302 as described above is closely related to a measure for increasing the strength of the case member 400. That is, in the embodiment, as will be described later, a reinforcing bar 402 is provided in the opening 401 of the case member 400 to give the opening 401 of the case member 400 sufficient strength to allow the image display body 500 to be cantilevered. Since such a reinforcing bar 402 crosses the opening 401, it clearly becomes an obstacle to the insertion and removal of the apparatus case 302 into and from the case member 400. On the other hand, if the handle 311 can be changed and hung on the top plate 305 as in the embodiment, the protrusion of the handle 311 is eliminated, so that the device case 302 can pass under the reinforcing bar 402 without difficulty. Therefore, it is possible to provide the reinforcing bar 402 in the direction crossing the opening 401 in the opening 401 of the case member 400 only by providing the handle 311 which can be changed as described above on the top plate 305 of the apparatus case 302. Become. Incidentally, the conventional apparatus case has a room for providing a reinforcing bar at the opening of the case member because the handle protrudes from the top plate and becomes an obstacle.

  In addition, the handle 311 of the embodiment is configured to swing and change between the standing use state and the lying down non-use state, but the structure that can change the handle 311 between the use state and the non-use state is implemented. The form is not limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, two belt loops 314, 314 are cut and raised on the top plate 305, and the belt loops 314, 314 are made of, for example, synthetic resin or leather, and stoppers 315, 315 are provided at both ends. The use state in which the finger can be hooked, such as a structure in which the band-shaped handle 311 is inserted and the center is pulled up to change to the use state in which the finger can be hooked from the uncovered non-use state in FIG. Any structure may be used as long as it can be changed to the unused state. Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 11, a flange-like lower handle 316 protrudes from the bottom plate 304 of the device case 302 of the embodiment, and the device case 302 is pushed in by grasping the lower handle 316. By pulling, it is easy to put in and out the case member 400.

[Case material]
The case member 400 has a size substantially matching the space above the partition plate 105 of the outer main body 100, and includes a bottom plate 403, side plates 404 and 404 erected on both the left and right sides of the bottom plate 403, and a bottom plate 403. The rear plate 405 is erected on the rear edge of the rear plate 405, and the top plate 406 covers the upper surface of the rear plate 405 and the side plates 404, 404.

  In the case member 400, the bottom plate 403 is made of metal, the side plates 404, 404, the rear plate 405, and the top plate 406 are made of synthetic resin, and the side plate 404, 404 and the inner surface of the opening 401 of the top plate 406 are made of metal reinforcement. Members 407, 407, and 407 are provided, and a metal reinforcing bar 402 across the opening 401 is stretched between the reinforcing members 407 and 407 of the side plates 404 and 404. The area below the reinforcing bar 402 is the installation area for the symbol variation display device 300, and the opening 401 above the reinforcing bar 402 is the installation area for the image display body 500. An area surrounded by the case member 400 behind the display body 500 is assigned as a wiring work space 408, and a main board 409 as a main control board is mounted on the inner wall surface of the rear plate 405 of the wiring work space 408, and A control board other than the main board 409 (for example, the sub board 449) is also mounted in the wiring work space 408.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 5, 6, and 12, a plurality of bosses 410, 410 protrude from the outer surface of the rear plate 405 of the case member 400. The boss holes 114 and 114 pre-processed in 104 are fitted and positioned. 2 and 5, the bosses 410 and 410 are provided in the vicinity of a wiring window 411, which will be described later. Accordingly, the positioning of the wiring window 411 of the case member 400 and the wiring relay member 113 of the back plate 104 becomes accurate.

  On the other hand, a concave step portion 412 is formed on the bottom surface of the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400 as shown in FIG. 2, and the concave step portion 412 fits into the protruding step portion 106 of the partition plate 105. A tapered portion 413 extending in the rearward direction is provided at the end on the rear plate 405 side of the recessed step portion 412, and is guided by the tapered portion 413 and the protruding step portion 106 of the partition plate 105 and the case member 400. The concave step 412 can be smoothly fitted. As described above, the case member 400 is guided straight into the back of the partition plate 105 by the fitting of the concave step portion 412 of the case member 400 and the protruding step portion 106 of the partition plate 105. For example, as shown in FIG. A rail member 115 in the form of a concave groove is laid on the plate 105 or press-molded integrally. On the other hand, a wheel 414 is installed on the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400, and the wheel 414 is rolled in the groove of the rail member 115. Also good. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 20, a rail member 116 having a convex shape is laid on the partition plate 105 or integrally formed with press, and on the other hand, flanges 415, 415 are formed on both ends of the wheel 414 of the case member 400, The rail member 116 may be sandwiched between the flanges 415 and 415 of the wheel 414.

  Further, the case member 400 is set at a predetermined position on the partition plate 105 and is stopped by the swing lever-shaped stoppers 117, 117, 117 shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 17, and 22. Yes. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the stopper 117 is pivotally attached to the front end of the partition plate 105 and the two attachments 118, 118 suspended from the top plate 103, as shown by the solid line in FIG. The operation posture engaged with a part of the case member 400 and the non-operation posture not engaged with the case member 400 as indicated by an imaginary line in FIG. Regulate movement. If the stopper 117 is key-shaped as shown in FIG. 18 and is engaged with the hooking portion 416 provided on the case member 400, the upward movement of the case member 400 on the partition plate 105 is also restricted. be able to. Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the stopper 117 pivotally attached to the fixture 118 of the top plate 103 is located at a position facing a locking hole 442 penetrating the corner portion of the side plate 404 and the top plate 406 of the case member 400. The operation posture and the non-operation posture can be switched from the inside of the case member 400 while the case member 400 is pushed into a predetermined position.

  In addition, a wiring window 411 in the form of a long hole penetrating to the back plate 104 side of the outer main body 100 is opened on the rear plate 405 of the case member 400. The wiring window 411 corresponds to the upper swash plate 309 of the device case 302 of the symbol variation display device 300 installed on the case member 400 as shown in FIGS. The horizontal empty space 417 above the upper swash plate 309 (or a horizontal triangular space 417 formed between the upper swash plate 309 and the main board 409) and the back. It functions as an opening connecting the plates 104.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 12, the case member 400 is provided with a shelf-like temporary fixing member 418 (hereinafter also referred to as “temporary fixing shelf”) at a substantially intermediate position of the height of the empty space 417. In addition, wiring recesses 419 and 419 are formed outside the rear plate 405 and on both sides of the wiring window 411 so as to extend to the left and right side surfaces of the case member 400.

  If the layout of the wiring window 411 is specified with reference to the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c of the symbol variation display device 300, the wiring window 411 has the reel 301a of the symbol variation display device 300 as shown in FIG. , 301b, 301c and the horizontal plane HH passing through the highest height position of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c can be put in another state as a lower limit.

[Image display]
The image display 500 is, for example, a panel-type unit capable of displaying an image, which includes at least a liquid crystal display (or may be a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like). A hinge fitting 420 is attached to a reinforcing member 407 provided on the side plate 404 (refer to the shaded portion in FIG. 11 for the attachment position), and is rotatably supported by the hinge fitting 420.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the vertical reinforcing member 407 of the case member 400 is locked to the reinforcing member 407 on the opposite side of the reinforcing member 407 provided with the hinge fitting 420 (on the right side in FIG. 11). A piece 421 is pivotally attached. When the lock piece 421 is rotated clockwise from the state shown in FIG. 11, the tip of the lock piece 421 is engaged with a receiving portion 508 projecting from the back side of the image display body 500. The image display body 500 is locked at a position where the upper portion of the opening 401 of the case member 400 is closed. On the other hand, when the lock piece 421 is rotated in the reverse direction from the locked state, the lock of the image display body 500 is released, and the lock piece 421 is rotatable about the hinge fitting 420. Normally, before the case member 400 is attached to the outer main body 100, the image display body 500 is locked in the closed position to prevent unnecessary rotation, while in the state where the case member 400 is attached to the outer main body 100, the image is displayed. The display body 500 is unlocked to be rotatable. By doing so, the inside of the wiring work space 408 in the back of the image display body 500 can be checked immediately after the door-shaped front member 200 is opened.

  As a means for efficiently checking the wiring work space 408 in the back of the image display body 500, the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 are connected by an appropriate connector to open and close the door-shaped front member 200. In conjunction with this, the image display body 500 may be opened and closed together. In this case, since the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 of the embodiment have different positions of the rotation centers, a relative shift occurs between the movements of the two. It can be absorbed by using a simple wire or a telescopic rod. However, if the connecting tool is a flexible wire or the like, the door-shaped front member 200 will hit the image display body 500 that is stopped while being opened at the stage of closing the door-shaped front member 200, thereby impairing smoothness. There is a fear. On the other hand, for example, an urging means such as a winding spring may be provided on the image display body 500 so as to constantly urge it in the closing direction. By doing so, when the door-shaped front member 200 is closed, the image display body 500 closes by itself while pulling the coupling tool by the action of the urging force, so that the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 do not collide. Of course, the means for rotating the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 is not limited to the above.

  In addition, a lock that locks the image display body 500 in the closed position as described above has a structure in which the attachment means of the image display body 500 with respect to the case member 400 is a hinge structure and the image display body 500 can be rotated in a door shape. When means (the above-mentioned lock piece 421) is added, the lock is continued in principle with the case member 400 mounted on the outer main body 100, and the lock is released only when necessary, such as checking the wiring work space 408. In this case, since the important parts (for example, the main board 409) in the wiring work space 408 can be blocked by the image display body 500, the crime prevention performance is improved.

  A gap 10 is provided between the upper edge of the opening 401 of the case member 400 and the upper edge of the closed image display body 500. It can be grasped. In addition, a handle opening 422 is formed at the front center portion of the top plate 406 of the case member 400, and the reinforcing member 407 of the top plate 406 can be grasped by a finger passing through the handle opening 422. Therefore, the case member 400 can be properly used for the handle 422 and the gap 10 in accordance with the place and posture of handling. For example, when the case member 400 is transported before being incorporated into the outer main body 100, it is better to carry it in a bowl shape using the handle port 422. On the other hand, the case member 400 mounted on the outer main body 100 is shown in FIG. As described above, the grip port 422 is hidden behind the outer body 100 so that a finger does not enter, so that the case member 400 is pulled out by placing the finger on the reinforcing member 407 from the gap 10. The lower handle 316 (see FIGS. 4 and 11) of the device case 302 protrudes from the front center of the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400, and the outer body 100 is pushed or pulled by holding the lower handle 316. The case member 400 can be easily taken in and out of the case. In this case, the lower handle 316 is integrated with the case member 400 because the device case 302 is fixed to the case member 400 with screws, and therefore, the lower handle 316 projects from the front surface of the floor plate 403 of the case member 400. Is equal to

[Image display body-frame member]
The image display body 500 has a size that covers almost the entire region above the reinforcing bar 402 of the opening 401 of the case member 400. Also, on the lower side of the image display body 500, a frame member 501 that hangs in a frame shape surrounds a region below the reinforcing bar 402 of the opening 401 of the case member 400, that is, a front region of the symbol variation display device 300. The reels 301a, 301b, 301c of the symbol variation display device 300 are bordered by the frame member 501. The surface of the frame member 501 is a decorative surface, on which an appropriate pattern is drawn.

[Image display body-frame member-illumination apparatus]
An illumination device 502 is provided on the upper and lower sides of the frame member 501, and the design of the symbol variation display device 300 is illuminated brightly by the illumination device 502. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the lighting device 502 illustrated as an embodiment is configured by arranging a large number of LEDs 504 on a strip-shaped substrate 503 that is elongated in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface of the drawing (the width direction of the slot machine 1). The lower illumination device 502 is arranged with the LED 504 facing upward in a tube frame 506 whose upper surface is closed with, for example, a milky white translucent cover plate 505, while the upper illumination device 502 has an upward U-shaped cross section. In this translucent cover 507, the LED 504 is disposed facing downward.

  The upper illumination device 502 is installed with the illumination direction tilted from the bottom to the player side as shown in FIG. According to the experiment, when the illumination direction of the illumination device 502 is directed to the peripheral surface side of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, specific portions of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are strongly illuminated and difficult to see. When tilted as described above, it was confirmed that the wide range of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c was illuminated almost evenly and became easy to see. The light from the illumination device 502 is reflected and diffused by the transparent plate fitted in the transparent window 214 of the door-shaped front member 200, or the transparent plate is brightly illuminated, so that a wide range of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c can be obtained. It seems that it looks bright or is due to their synergy. Further, since the frame member 501 is suspended below the image display body 500 and is close to the symbol variation display device 300, the light source is brought closer to the symbol variation display device 300 by incorporating the illumination device 502 into such a frame member 501. be able to. Therefore, the means for incorporating the lighting device 502 into the frame member 501 has a feature that sufficient brightness can be ensured even with a low amount of light compared to the conventional lighting device.

[Wiring means]
For example, each of the insertion buttons 205 and 206 and the start lever 210 (hereinafter simply referred to as “generic names” in the operation unit 202 of the medal discharge device 110, the power supply device 112, and the door-shaped front member 200 attached to the outer main body 100. The main body 409 and the like in the case member 400 (sometimes simply referred to as “case member side electric component” as a general term for the case member side electric component). Electrically connected. In the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, the game unit (case member 400) is detachable from the outer main body 100. Therefore, when the game unit (case member 400) is replaced, the main body side electric component and the case member side electric component are used. Reasonable wiring means are provided for easily connecting or disconnecting each other.

[Wiring means-Wiring relay member]
As described above, the wiring relay member 113 shown in FIG. 14 is attached to the upper part of the inner surface of the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100. 4 and 5, the wiring relay member 113 is located at a position corresponding to the wiring window 411 of the case member 400 and faces the empty space 417 of the case member 400 from the wiring window 411. Yes. The wiring relay member 113 relays the main body side wirings 119 connected to the main body side electric parts and the case side wirings 423 connected to the case member side electric parts, and is connected to the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100. A mounting plate 120 to be screwed, a cover body 121 covering the front surface of the mounting plate 120, and a plurality of (two in the embodiment, large and small) connector boards 122 housed between the cover body 121 and the mounting plate 120, 123.

  Of the two connector boards 122 and 123, the larger connector board 122 located on the left side in FIGS. 14 and 15 is fixedly attached to the mounting plate 120, and is connected to the main board 409. A connector 124 that is paired with the connector 425 at the tip of the harness 424 is provided.

  On the other hand, the smaller connector board 123 located on the right side in FIGS. 14 and 15 is attached to the attachment plate 120 in a non-fixable and movable state, and therefore, as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. It can move in the direction and can also move in the left-right direction. This small connector board 123 is provided with a connector 125 that makes a pair with the connector 427 at the tip of the harness 426 connected to the case member side electrical components other than the main board 409.

  Further, the cover body 121 covering the front surface of the mounting plate 120 includes two large and small openings 126 and 127 through which the connectors 124 and 125 pass, a support cylinder 128 protruding in a position side by side with the openings 126 and 127, and a lower half. And a tunnel-like wiring duct 129 projecting forward.

  The main body side wiring 119 connected to the wiring relay member 113 passes through the inside of the wiring duct 129 or is bundled with a hook-shaped wiring stopper 130 protruding from the lower front surface of the mounting plate 120 of the wiring relay member 113. 1 are distributed to the side plates 102 and 102 of the outer main body 100 as shown by a one-dot chain line L in FIG. 1, and the direction is changed substantially vertically near the corners of the side plates 102 and 102 and the back plate 104, many of which are The wiring board 109 is connected to the electrical component on the main body side through the wiring opening 109 provided in the back of the partition plate 105. Of course, when there is a main body side electrical component (for example, the external relay terminal plate 131 provided on the inner surface of the side plate 102 in FIG. 1) in the region above the partition plate 105, regardless of the wiring opening 109 of the partition plate 105. Connected as is.

From the wiring means described so far, the following technical idea can be grasped.
(A) On the rear plate 405 of the case member 400, the lower limit is between a horizontal plane passing through the rotation center of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c of the symbol variation display device 300 and a horizontal plane passing through the highest height position of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c. A wiring window 411 is formed at a position where
(B) A wiring relay member 113 is installed on the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 to relay the main body side wirings 119 connected to the main body side electric parts and the case side wirings 423 connected to the case member side electric parts.
(C) A vertical wiring path through which wiring passes along the inner surfaces of the side plates 102 and 102 of the outer main body 100 is formed.
(D) The main body side wiring 119 connected to the wiring relay member 113 is guided to the side of the case member 400, and is connected to the main body side electrical component through the wiring path therefrom.

  In the gaming machine having the components (a) to (d) above, the main body side wirings 119 do not pass behind the reels 301a, 301b, 301c of the symbol variation display device 300, and the side plates 102, 102 of the outer main body 100 are connected. Since the wiring path provided along the route is bypassed, the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c can be brought close to the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100, and the conventional configuration, that is, the main body side wirings 119 are connected to the back plate 104. The diameter of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c can be made larger than the conventional configuration in which the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are passed through the center of the reel 301a. The larger the diameter of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c, the greater the force at the time of rotation.

[Wiring means-connectors 425, 427]
As described above, the two connectors 124 and 125 provided on the wiring relay member 113 include the connector 425 at the tip of the harness 424 connected to the main board 409 of the case member 400 and the case member side other than the main board 409. The connectors 427 at the ends of the harnesses 426 connected to the electrical components are respectively connected. The two connectors 425 and 427 are integrally attached to one connector holder 428 as shown in FIG. The connector holder 428 includes a holder main body 429 to which the connectors 425 and 427 are screwed, a plate-like attachment piece 431 that has a through hole 430 at a substantially central portion and protrudes on both sides of the holder main body 429, and It consists of a well-known button-type panel fastener 432 (trade name “Nylatch”: registered trademark) mounted in the through hole 430 of the attachment piece 431, and as shown in FIGS. 5 and 8A, the wiring relay member 113 An attachment piece 431 is applied to the tip of the support cylinder 128, and a button-shaped panel fastener 432 of the attachment piece 431 is inserted into the support cylinder 128 and locked. Therefore, since the connector holder 428 is fixed to the support cylinder 128 serving as a fixing means, and further fixed to the wiring relay member 113, the connectors 425 and 427 and the connectors 124 and 125 cannot be disconnected.

[Wiring Relay Board-Connector 425, 427-Temporary Stop Shelf]
As described above, the connectors 425 and 427 are connected to the connectors 124 and 125 of the wiring relay member 113. 427 is temporarily fixed to a temporary fixing shelf 418 provided in the case member 400.

  The temporary fixing shelf 418 is a shelf-like member directed from the inside of the case member 400 toward the wiring window 411 as shown in FIGS. 5, 6, 12, and 13, and shown in FIG. In this way, a substantially horizontal bench portion 433 on which the connector holder 428 is placed, a bench side plate 434 erected at both ends of the bench portion 433, and three inward claw pieces 435, 435 protruding from each bench side plate 434. , 435. Between the central one of the inward claw pieces 435, 435, and 435 and the other two on the upper and lower sides, there is an interval at which the attachment piece 431 of the connector holder 428 can be fitted. One bench side plate 434 has a thin plate structure in which a finger hook portion 436 is extended at the tip, and is supported at one end by applying a force in the X direction indicated by an arrow in FIG. It can be bent outward like a leaf spring, and the attachment piece 431 of the connector holder 428 can be easily detached from the inward claw pieces 435, 435, 435 in the bent state. The imaginary line in FIG. 8A shows an example in which the tip of the finger hook portion 436 is bent into a key shape. By doing so, the connector holder 428 can be removed just like pressing the button as indicated by arrow Y. It can be done easily.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the connector holder 428 is placed on the bench portion 433 of the temporary fixing shelf 418, and the attachment piece 431 of the connector holder 428 is attached to the inward claw pieces 435, 435 of the bench side plate 434. The connector holder 428 is temporarily fixed to the temporary fixing shelf 418 by being fitted between 435. Of course, even if it is temporarily fixed, the connector holder 428 is set to have a strength that does not come off the temporary fixing shelf 418 during transportation of the case member 400, and therefore, before the case member 400 is assembled into the outer body 100, The connectors 425 and 427 integrated with the connector holder 428 are temporarily fixed to a temporary fixing shelf 418 provided in the case member 400 and do not move. Therefore, during the operation of transporting the case member 400 or assembling the case member 400 into the outer main body 100, the connectors 425 and 427 at the tips of the harnesses 424 and 425 hit the parts in the case member 400, and of course, the parts There is no danger of damaging itself.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8B → FIG. 8A, in the wiring process after the case member 400 is fixed to the outer main body 100, one bench side plate 434 is bent outward as described above. When the connector holder 428 is removed from the temporary fixing shelf 418 and the connector holder 428 is moved to a position where the attachment piece 431 thereof contacts the support tube 128 of the wiring relay member 113, the connectors 425 and 427 are connected to the connector of the wiring relay member 113. 124 and 125 (details will be described later), the button-shaped panel fastener 432 of the attachment piece 431 is pushed in that state, and the attachment piece 431 is locked to the support cylinder 128. At this time, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIGS. 5 and 6, if the guide rail 440 for guide is provided on the bench portion 433, it is only necessary to push the connector holder 428 inward, so that workability is improved. improves.

[Combination of connectors 425 and 427 and connectors 124 and 125]
As described above, the connector 425 and the connector 427 are attached to one connector holder 428. By doing so, the connection of the two connectors 425 and 427 is completed by one operation of setting the connector holder 428 to a predetermined position of the wiring relay member 113. However, as a practical problem, in the structure in which the independent elements of the two connectors 425 and 427 and the connector holder 428 are gathered together and integrated, the problem of “accurate positioning” between the connectors 425 and 427 and the connectors 124 and 125 becomes a difficult problem. encounter. That is, if the positioning of the four elements of the two connectors 425 and 427 and the connectors 124 and 125 on the wiring relay member 113 side is not accurate, the connectors 425 and 124 and the connectors 427 and 125 cannot be coupled together. This is because it is difficult to achieve such positioning accuracy at the cost of mass-produced products. As one means for solving such a problem, a method of using a drawer connector excellent in flexibility at the time of coupling can be considered, but still a cost burden is large.

  On the other hand, in the wiring means of the embodiment, the connector boards 122 and 123 of the wiring relay member 113 are divided and the connectors 124 and 125 are respectively attached, and at least one of the connector boards 122 and 123 can be loosely fixed. Take measures to bring it to a state. In such a configuration, when the connection aim of the connector holder 428 is set to the connector 425 and the connector 124, even if there is a slight deviation in the relative position of the other connector 427 and the connector 125, the connector board 123 moves and the deviation is corrected. Since it moves to correct, connector 427 and connector 125 can also be coupled. Thus, an inexpensive DIN standard connector can be sufficiently used.

  As in the embodiment, the configuration in which the small connector board 123 corresponding to the small connector 125 is movable and the large connector 425 and the connector 124 are used as a reference for coupling is compared to the opposite configuration. , 427, 125 can be easily combined. This is because the smaller connector board 123 can be handled with a lighter force, so that it is easy to automatically correct the deviation. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the connectors 425 and 124 are coupled before the other connectors 427 and 125, so that the connectors for coupling aiming can be easily matched.

  Further, as shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 9, the chamfered portion C ( If a straight chamfering or a curved chamfering is possible), the guiding action along the taper of the chamfered portion C makes the connectors more connectable.

  In addition to the configuration in which the connector boards 122 and 123 of the wiring relay member 113 are movable as in the embodiment, it is also possible to allow any one of the connectors 425 and 427 on the connector holder 428 side to be movable. In this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  Further, in the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 12, the back of the rear plate 405 of the case member 400 is recessed toward the lower swash plate 310 of the device case 302 of the symbol variation display device 300. A cable groove 437 is formed, and wiring ports 438 and 438 penetrating the side plate 404 (or the rear plate 405) of the case member 400 are opened near both ends of the cable groove 437. The wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 are for connecting the symbol variation display device 300 and the main board 409 and the like. In FIG. The cable 313 (see FIG. 12) of the reel substrate 312 provided on the non-hinge side surface of the door-shaped front member 200 is pulled out of the case member 400 from one wiring port 438, and the cable 313 is as shown in FIG. The cable is inserted into the cable groove 437, and the tip of the cable 313 is returned from the other wiring port 438 into the case member 400 to be connected to the main board 409 or the like. The cable groove 437 is provided with cable stoppers 439 at predetermined intervals so that the cable 313 does not fall off from the cable groove 437.

  Thus, the main board 409 and the reel board 312 are both case member side electrical components in the case member 400, and it is not necessary to pull out the cable 313 outside the case member 400. The reason why the case member 400 is intentionally provided with the wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 to bypass the cable 313 to the outside is as follows.

  The installation location of the reel substrate 312 is a non-hinge side of the door-shaped front member 200 among the side surfaces of the symbol variation display device 300 (device case 302) in consideration of the workability of wiring for inserting and removing connectors in a limited space. The side corresponding to is preferable. On the contrary, if the reel substrate 312 is provided on the side surface of the device case 302 corresponding to the hinge side of the door-shaped front member 200, the door-shaped front member 200 (see FIG. 1) that is fully opened and the reel substrate 312 are close to each other. This is because a large working space required for inserting and removing the connector cannot be secured because of facing each other. On the other hand, if the connecting portion of the boards (main board 409, image display body 500, etc.) to be connected to the reel board 312 is on the side corresponding to the hinge side of the door-shaped front member 200 of the case member 400, the cable 313 is The interior of the case member 400 is crossed. Then, the cable 313 may be caught when the device case 302 is attached to the case member 400, or the cable 313 may be caught when the device case 302 is pulled out.

  On the other hand, if the case member 400 is provided with the wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 to bypass the cable 313 to the outside as in the embodiment, the trouble of the cable 313 as described above does not occur. In addition, the wiring work is better when the device case 302 is slightly pulled out from a predetermined position, and accordingly, the length of the cable 313 from the wiring port 438 to the reel board 312 is also the wiring cost. There is room to say. Accordingly, the cable 313 is slackened with the apparatus case 302 set at a predetermined position, and the cable 313 is slackened depending on the amount of pull-out. When the slack of the cable 313 is large, the cable 313 is formed in a triangular space formed between the lower swash plate 310 of the apparatus case 302 and the corner portion at the back of the case member 400, which is located side by side with the wiring port 438. The loose part of can be escaped.

Further, when the cable groove 437 is inflated toward the lower swash plate 310 of the device case 302 as in the embodiment, it is between the back of the case member 400 and the lower swash plate 310 of the device case 302. Useful for effective use of dead space.
Note that wiring using the wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 is not limited to the cable 313 of the reel substrate 312, and can be applied to all cables crossing the inside of the case member 400.

  In addition, in FIG. 11, the code | symbol 441 is a function separation relay terminal board.

[Design of each reel, design row]
As shown in FIG. 24, each reel 301a, 301b, 301c has a symbol row (array number) formed by arranging a plurality of types (in this case, any one of a total of nine types) of symbols at regular intervals. A reel band (symbol band) on which a total of 21 symbols (numbered 1 to 21) are indicated is attached. FIG. 24 shows a state in which the symbol rows shown on the reel bands 321a, 321b, and 321c attached to the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are developed in a plane. In addition, in order to identify the symbol arrange | positioned in a symbol row | line | column, the said sequence number is described for convenience.

  Each of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c has a predetermined number (for example, three) of consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged in each symbol row, and the opening 401 (also referred to as symbol display window, hereinafter symbol). It arrange | positions so that it can visually recognize via the display window 401 (refer FIG. 25 demonstrated next). The symbol display window 401 corresponds to a symbol display unit.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, there are three types of symbols: “7” symbol painted in red, hereinafter referred to as red 7 symbol ”(reel band 321a, 321b, 321c, array number 12 each. ), “7” symbol painted in white, hereinafter referred to as white 7 symbol ”(two of the arrangement number 19 of the reel band 321a and the arrangement number 5 of the reel band 321b),“ painted in blue "7" symbol, hereinafter referred to as blue 7 symbol "(reel band 321a array number No. 2, No. 4, No. 8, No. 3) relatively conspicuous symbols (larger in size than other symbols) Easy to do).

  Also, “cherry-shaped symbol, hereinafter referred to as cherry symbol” (for example, the arrangement number 6 of the reel band 321a), “design with the letter“ REPLAY ”, hereinafter referred to as“ replay symbol ”(for example, reel (Sequence number 4 of the band 321b, etc.), “a bell-shaped symbol, hereinafter referred to as a bell symbol” (for example, the array number 2 of the reel band 321b, etc.), “2 of the above replay symbol and bell symbol One symbol is a combination of two symbols, hereinafter referred to as a Ripbell symbol "(for example, the arrangement number 3 of the reel band 321a).

  Further, “a star-shaped symbol, hereinafter referred to as a star symbol” (for example, the arrangement number 4 of the reel band 321c), “a heart-shaped symbol, hereinafter referred to as a heart symbol” (for example, a reel band 321a) No. 11 and the like), “a symbol that does not correspond to any of the above, a symbol that is shaped like a cloud, and hereinafter referred to as a cloud symbol” (for example, the sequence number 14 of the reel band 321b, etc.) . As described above, there are a total of nine types of symbols written on the reel bands 321a, 321b, and 321c.

[Frame member]
FIG. 25 shows an enlarged view of the symbol display window 401 portion. From the symbol display window 401, three consecutive symbols among the symbols in the symbol row of each reel 301a, 301b, 301c are visible. The three positions where the symbols are displayed are “upper (or upper)” (for example, the position where “Ripvel” is displayed on the reel 301a) and “middle (or middle)”. (For example, the position where the “star symbol” of the reel 301b is displayed), “lower (or lower position)” (for example, the position where “red 7 symbol” of the reel 301c is displayed).

  From the above, it is possible to display “number of stages × number of reels” symbols in the symbol display window 401. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, a maximum of nine symbols can be displayed in the symbol display window 401 by “the number of stages (3) × the number of reels (3)”.

  Various lamps are provided on the left side of the frame member 501 (also referred to as a display panel, which will be unified as the display panel 501 below) on the left side when viewed from the symbol display window 401. Among them, “BET1”, “BET2 ”And“ BET 3 ”are BET lamps (bet lamps) 602. The numbers of the BET lamps (numbers 1, 2 and 3 of“ BET 1 ”,“ BET 2 ”and“ BET 3 ”above) are as follows. Each corresponds to the number of bets (multiplier, the number according to the number of medals multiplied), that is, “1” is 1 bet (the number of medals multiplied is 1), and “2” is 2 bets (the number of medals multiplied is 2) and “3” corresponds to 3 bets (also called a MAX bet, the number of medals multiplied is 3).

  A valid arrangement (straight line type) is determined according to the number of bets (effective display position determining means). This “effective arrangement” is also called an effective line. The following is unified with the active line. A combination mode of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination to be described later is determined to be a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination only after being displayed side by side on one active line. That is, even if each symbol constituting the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is individually displayed in the symbol display window 401, if the combination of the symbols is not arranged on one active line, the predetermined winning combination is performed. It is not determined that the symbol combination mode corresponding to the combination is displayed.

  Next, the number of effective lines and the number of effective lines corresponding to the number of bets will be specifically described. The active line corresponding to 1 bet is one active line 621 in an array of “middle stage-middle stage-middle stage” connecting the middle positions of the reels (middle stage line 621, which is referred to as “1 line (1 BET line)”). Only.

  The active line corresponding to 2 bets is an “upper stage-upper stage-upper stage” active line 622a (upper stage line 622a) connecting the upper positions of the reels and a lower stage-lower stage connecting the lower positions of the reels. This is an effective line 622b (lower line 622b) arranged in the “lower stage”. The two effective lines of the upper line and the lower line are collectively referred to as “2 lines (2 BET lines)”. Furthermore, in the case of 2 bets, the above-mentioned “1 line” is also added to the active line, so there are a total of 3 active lines.

  The effective line corresponding to 3 bets is an “upper-middle-lower” active line 623a (lower-right line) that connects the upper position of the left reel, the middle position of the middle reel, and the lower position of the right reel. 623a) and an effective line 623b (right-up line 623b) in a right-up sequence that is a "lower-middle-upper stage" connecting the lower stage position of the left reel, the middle stage position of the middle reel, and the upper stage position of the right reel. The two effective lines of the right-up line and the right-down line are collectively referred to as “3 lines (3 BET lines)”. Further, in the case of 3 bets, the above-mentioned “1 line” and “2 line” are also added to the active line, so that there are 5 active lines in total.

  The above is an explanation of an effective line of a spinning-reel game machine represented by a general slot machine, but the effective line is not limited to the linear type as described above. Below, the effective line of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment is demonstrated concretely continuously using FIG.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the multiplier is only 3 bets (MAX bets), and “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” is displayed in the symbol display window 401 of FIG. Only the two lines, ie, the lower line 622b and the line on which the “Ripbell symbol-star symbol-red 7 symbol” is displayed, that is, the right-down line 623a, are valid lines.

  Accordingly, in the slot machine 1, lines other than those described above (the middle line 621, the upper line 622a, and the right rising line 623b) are not included in the effective lines.

  In addition, the display panel 501 is provided with lamps and LEDs that can be lit (or blinked) in accordance with the gaming state of the slot machine 1. From the top of the figure, these lamps are an error lamp 604 on which characters “ERR” are drawn, a replay lamp 606 on which characters “REP” are drawn, located immediately below the BET lamp 602, and “STR”. A start lamp 608 with the letters “INS”, a medal IN lamp 610 with the letters “INS”, and a payout number display LED 612 having two side-by-side 7-segment LEDs. In addition to these, a bonus notification lamp for notifying the winning of a bonus game, which will be described later, a 7-segment LED for displaying the cumulative payout number of medals in a bonus game, etc., and counting the bonus game are provided separately. Also good.

  The error lamp 604 starts to light (or flashes) when any trouble or failure occurs during the game of the slot machine 1, and indicates that a trouble or the like is currently occurring. Have a role to inform.

  The replay lamp 606 has a role of notifying the player that a replay (that can be played again) is possible when the game result is replay (described later).

  The start lamp 608 starts to light (or flash) when the number of bets reaches the MAX bet, and has a role of prompting the player to operate the start lever 210 (start operation).

  The medal IN lamp 610 continues to light (or blink) until the bet number reaches the maximum (MAX bet), thereby having a role of prompting the player to place a bet.

  The payout number display LED 612 has a role of notifying the player of the number of payouts by displaying the number of payouts (the number of medals to be paid out) when there is a game ball payout associated with the game result.

[Internal configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 26 schematically shows configurations of various mechanism elements, electronic devices, operation members, and the like equipped in the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 has a main board 409 for comprehensively controlling the progress of the game. On the main board 409, a CPU 1110, a ROM 1112, a RAM 1114, an input / output interface 1116, and the like are mounted.

  The above-mentioned insertion buttons 205, 206, start lever 210, reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c, storage release switch 209, etc. are all connected to the main board 409, and these operation buttons are a game using a sensor (not shown). An operation performed by a person can be detected, and the detected operation signal can be output to the main board 409. Specifically, the start lever 210 outputs an operation signal for starting the above-described symbol variation display device 300 (starting the rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c) to the main board 409, and the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c. Outputs to the main board 409 an operation signal for stopping the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, respectively.

  Hereinafter, the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are referred to as a left reel 301a, a middle reel 301b, and a right reel 301c, respectively, as necessary. The corresponding reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are referred to as a left reel stop button 211a, a middle reel stop button 211b, and a right reel stop button 211c.

  The slot machine 1 accommodates other devices together with the main substrate 409, and various signals are input from these devices to the main substrate 409. In addition to the symbol variation display device 300, the devices include a medal discharge device 110 and the like.

  The symbol variation display device 300 includes reel drive motors 341a, 341b, and 341c for rotating the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c (left reel drive motor 341a, middle reel drive motor 341b, and right reel drive motor 341c). This reel drive motor is composed of a stepping motor, and each of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c can be rotated and stopped independently. During the rotation, a plurality of types of symbols are continuously displayed from top to bottom in the symbol display window 401. Is displayed while changing.

  Each reel 301a, 301b, 301c has a position sensor (not shown) for detecting a reference position related to rotation, and each reel 301a, 301b, 301c is provided with a position sensor corresponding to the inside of the reel. (Left reel position sensor 331a, middle reel position sensor 331b, right reel position sensor 331c). By inputting detection signals (index signals) from these position sensors to the main board 409, the main board 409 can obtain stop position information of each reel.

  In the medal selector 207, the solenoid 207a and the insertion sensor 207b described above are installed. The insertion sensor 207 b detects medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 203 and outputs a medal detection signal to the main board 409. When the solenoid 207a is OFF, the inserted medal is detected by the insertion sensor 207b. On the contrary, when the solenoid 207a is in the ON state, the passage reaching the insertion sensor 207b in the medal selector 207 is locked out so that the insertion of medals cannot be accepted. The medal flowing through the return basket 213 passes through the medal tray 201. At the same time, the function of the insertion sensor 207a is invalidated, so that neither betting by medal insertion nor medal storage is performed.

  The medal releasing device 110 has a payout sensor 110e (not shown) for detecting the payout medals one by one in the discharge port 110c, and the payout medal signal for each medal is main from the payout sensor 110e. It is input to the substrate 409. The auxiliary storage box 111 for game medals is provided with a medal full sensor 111a. When the number of stored medals exceeds a predetermined number, a detection signal indicating that the number of medals exceeds the predetermined number is sent to the main board. Output to 409. At this time, an error display for notifying the abnormality of the gaming machine is performed by the image display body 500, the error lamp 604, etc., and the player or hall employee is notified that the abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine.

  On the other hand, a control signal is output from the main board 409 to the symbol variation display device 300 and the medal discharge device 110. That is, a drive pulse signal for controlling the start and stop of each of the reel drive motors 341a, 341b, and 341c described above is output from the main board 409. The medal releasing device 110 receives a drive signal from the main board 409 according to the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line, and the medal releasing device 110 performs a medal payout operation. At this time, if the number of medals necessary for payout is insufficient or there are no medals in the medal releasing device 110, the number detection by the payout sensor 110e is delayed. When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses, the payout sensor 110e outputs a payout medal abnormality signal to the main board 409, and in response, the main board 409 informs that an abnormality has occurred in the medal payout. Is displayed on the error lamp 604, the image display body 500 or the like to notify the player or the like that an abnormality has occurred.

  The slot machine 1 includes a sub board 449 in addition to the main board 409. The sub board 449 includes a CPU 1118, a ROM 1120, a RAM 1122, an input / output interface 1130, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 1124, and an AMP (audio amplifier) 1126. A sound source IC 1128 and the like are mounted. The sub board 449 receives various command signals from the main board 409, and controls the display of the image display body 500, the light emission (or lighting, blinking, extinguishing, etc.) of the lighting device 502 and the operation of the speaker 510.

  Further, when the external relay terminal board 131 is provided on the main board 409, the slot machine 1 is connected to the hall computer 1200 of the game hall via the external relay terminal board 131. The external relay terminal board 131 plays a role of relaying various signals (inserted medal signal, payout medal signal, game status, etc.) transmitted from the main board 409 to the hall computer 1200.

  In addition, the power supply device 112 includes a setting key switch 112a, a reset switch 112b, a power switch 112c, and the like. None of these switches are exposed to the outside of the slot machine 1 and can be operated only when the door-shaped front member 200 is opened. Among them, the power switch 112c is for turning on / off the power supply to the slot machine 1, and the setting key switch 112a is for changing the setting (for example, settings 1 to 6) of the slot machine 1. . The reset switch 112b is for releasing an error that has occurred in the slot machine 1, and is also operated when changing the setting together with the setting key switch 112a.

  The above is an example of the internal configuration of the slot machine 1. In a game by the slot machine 1, when the player operates the start lever 210 in a state where the number of medals is determined, the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c rotate, and thereafter, the player rotates the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c. Is operated, the corresponding reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are controlled to stop. When all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped, the game result is judged from the combination of symbols on the active line, and necessary. Accordingly, a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is awarded.

[Combination of winning roles and symbols]
Here, the winning combination (including what is called a winning combination) of the slot machine 1 and the combination of the corresponding symbols will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG. FIG. 27 shows a combination mode of symbols corresponding to each winning combination of the slot machine 1 and its privilege (game privilege, hereinafter referred to as game privilege). FIG. 28 is a payout table for the player (a brief description of the gaming benefits of each winning combination, written on the slot machine 1).

  As described above, the reels 321a, 321b, and 321c are attached to the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, respectively. The order of symbols, the types of symbols, etc. are different for each reel band. For example, a combination of symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is displayed in the symbol display window 401 in duplicate. There is nothing. In addition, as long as the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is not displayed in the symbol display window 401, the order of symbols and the types of symbols of several reel bands may be the same.

  Then, whether or not a symbol combination mode corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is displayed based on display contents (a symbol combination mode) displayed in the symbol display window 401 when all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped. Is judged. Specifically, in the symbol display window 401, a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination in any one of the above-mentioned active lines (the lower line of the 2BET lines, the lower right line of the 3BET lines). It is determined whether or not an aspect is displayed.

  In the following, the case where the combination of symbols corresponding to the (predetermined) winning combination is displayed on any one of the active lines, the symbol corresponding to the (predetermined) winning combination (this is called the winning combination symbol) ) Combination, or winning symbols.

  The slot machine 1 symbols include “red 7 symbol”, “white 7 symbol”, “blue 7 symbol”, “cherry symbol”, “bell symbol”, “replay symbol”, “ripbell symbol”, and “star” As already mentioned, there are “design”, “heart design”, and “cloud design”. Among them, “red 7 design”, “white 7 design”, and “blue 7 design” are compared to other designs. The design is easy to stand out and easy to identify. Here, the ease of identification refers to the level at which the player can easily identify the symbol including the reel being rotated and the reel being stopped. Among these, the “red 7 symbol” is only one of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, and in addition, the color is easier to visually recognize than red and other symbols. Further, there is only one “white 7 symbol” on the left reel 301a, and in addition, the color is white and this is easier to visually recognize than other symbols. These symbols are easy for a player to make a target symbol because of the color and the size of the symbol even while the reel is rotating.

  These symbols are merely symbolic symbols (one symbol does not correspond to the winning combination), but they become a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination by becoming a predetermined combination. . Specifically, a combination pattern of predetermined symbols corresponding to each winning combination shown in FIG. 27 will be described.

[Big Bonus, Regular Bonus]
In FIG. 27, the winning combination indicated as BB is a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB). In this BB, “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” is determined in advance as a combination mode of the corresponding symbol (BB symbol). That is, the “red 7 symbol” is the BB symbol.

  When the BB symbols are aligned, a gaming bonus called a big bonus game (abbreviated BB game) is given. In this BB game, a plurality of games where medals can be easily acquired are concentrated. This is continuously executed until a prescribed number of medals (for example, 255) are paid out. When the paid-out medals reach the specified number (including when the number exceeds the specified number), the BB game ends.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, when the BB symbols are arranged (the game having the BB symbols arranged), no medal is given. That is, having all the BB symbols has a role as an opportunity to shift to the BB game. Since only one BB symbol is arranged on each of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c (see FIG. 25), a stop operation (reel stop button 211a, Unless the operation of pressing 211b and 211c is performed, the BB symbols cannot be aligned. In this way, the stop operation aiming at the target symbol (in this example, the BB symbol), that is, “to push”, is one of the skills in the rotary type gaming machine represented by the slot machine 1.

  Therefore, if the player's skill to “push” is high (mainly a player who is skilled in the game, etc.), the target symbol is displayed (for example, in the symbol display window 401) (stopped). Is easy. On the other hand, if the player's skill to “push” is low (players with low skill level, mainly unskilled players), it is difficult to display (stop) the target symbol at the target position. It can be said.

  The winning combination indicated as RB is a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). The combination mode of the symbols in which the RB symbols are aligned is “white 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol”.

  When the RB symbols are arranged, a game bonus is awarded, which is a regular bonus game (abbreviated RB game) in which a plurality of games that are easy to acquire medals according to the BB game are concentrated. This is executed continuously for a specified number of games (for example, twice). When the specified number of games is reached, the RB game ends.

  Even when RB symbols are arranged, medals are not given in the game, and only a role as an opportunity to shift to the RB game is provided. In addition, each of the symbols constituting the RB symbol (7 red symbols and 7 white symbols) is arranged only one on each reel 301a, 301b, 301c as in the case of the BB symbol (see FIG. 25). , It becomes a design that needs to be pressed.

[Replay]
In FIG. 27, for the winning combination indicated as “Replay”, “Ripbell design-Replay design-Replay design” is determined in advance as a combination mode of the corresponding design (replay design).

  When the replay symbols are ready, a game privilege called a replay game is given. In this replay game, it means that a game to be executed as the next game can be executed as a replay without newly inserting medals or performing a betting operation. In this case, the number of effective lines is the same as the number of effective lines of the game with replay symbols.

  Also, when the replay symbols are arranged, no medal is given, and only serves as an opportunity to shift to the replay game. A feature of the game privilege of this replay game is that it is not necessary to newly consume medals in the next game instead of not paying out medals. Therefore, the replay is less likely to significantly impair the profit of the hall even if the winning probability is higher than that of other winning roles. In this example, the probability of winning is about once every seven times. This makes it possible to keep the amount of medals consumed by the player (the number of medals consumed per fixed time) within a certain range (that is, the role of suppressing excessive medals consumption in the game progression during replay). Can be held). In addition, since replay is a winning combination that does not involve paying out medals, even if the winning frequency is increased by increasing the winning probability, it can be said that there is very little disadvantage to the hall. Accordingly, the replay symbols are arranged evenly on the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c (for example, the number of other symbols arranged between the replay symbol and the replay symbol is changed from one to four at the maximum). It is possible to align the symbols without the need for pressing. The relationship between the arrangement of symbols and the necessity of pressing will be described in the reel stop process described later.

[bell]
In FIG. 27, “Ripbell design-bell design-bell design” is determined in advance as the combination mode of the corresponding design (bell design) shown as a bell.

  When the bell symbols are aligned, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of medals are paid out. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. That is, when the bell symbols are aligned, a gaming privilege of paying out three medals is given. Therefore, it can be said that Bell is a winning combination that can be expected to increase the number of medals and reduce the consumption of medals when proceeding with the game. However, if the frequency of winning the bell increases, the player can increase the medals simply by proceeding with the game (the medals will increase without winning the BB or RB). The game performance of the slot machine 1 is impaired. It is also feared that it will be easy for players to win excessive medals, and that the profit balance with the hole will be lost. For these reasons, Bell has only a role to prevent the player from consuming a large amount of medals during the progress of the game, and the winning probability is kept lower than the replay. Therefore, the bell symbol and the lip bell symbol can be arranged evenly on the reels 301a, 301b, 301c and aligned without the need for pressing as in the above-described replay symbol. The relationship between the arrangement of symbols and the necessity of pressing will be described in the reel stop process described later.

[Cherry]
In FIG. 27, for the winning combination indicated as cherry, a corresponding symbol (cherry symbol) is determined in advance. As for the cherry symbol, if there is one cherry symbol (in this example, only the right reel 301c), as in “ANY-ANY-cherry symbol”, it is considered that the cherry symbol is aligned. Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used. When the cherry symbols are arranged, a predetermined number (for example, two) of medals are paid out in the game. That is, when the cherry symbols are arranged, a gaming privilege of paying out two medals is given.

  Therefore, the game benefit is not given to the cherry symbols in the combination mode of the symbols in a state where all the reels are stopped, but the cherry symbols are displayed in the symbol display window 401 when the reels are stopped for at least one reel. The payout of medals (2 sheets) is given only when the mode stops on any one of the active lines. However, medals are paid out after all reels are stopped. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “at least one reel” described above is the right reel 301c.

Further, in the slot machine 1, since the effective line is only one of the lower line of the 2BET lines and the lower right line of the 3BET lines, when the cherry symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 401, Displayed only at the lower position of the right reel 301c. At this time, the cherry symbol displayed at the lower position of the right reel 301c is included in both of the two effective lines. In other words, the cherry symbols overlap with the lower line and the lower right line. Therefore, the number of payouts at this time is
[2 sheets x 2 = 4 sheets]
It becomes. That is, every time the cherry symbols are arranged, four medals are always paid out.

  As with the bell described above, the cherry also has a role that prevents the player from consuming a large amount of medals in the progress of the game, and the winning probability is kept lower than the replay. . Therefore, the cherry symbols are arranged uniformly on each reel 301a, 301b, 301c (especially the left reel) in the same manner as the above-mentioned replay symbols (in this case, other symbols arranged between the cherry symbols and the cherry symbols are arranged). (From 1 to a maximum of 4), there is no problem even if the cherry symbols can be aligned without the need for an eye-opening. The relationship between the arrangement of symbols and the necessity of pressing will be described in the reel stop process described later.

  Further, in the payout table of FIG. 28, for the cherry symbols, “Cherry-ANY-ANY” indicates that if the cherry symbols are only on the left reel 301a, the cherry symbols are aligned. However, it is the right reel 301c as described above that determines whether or not the cherry symbol is actually displayed. That is, when the cherry symbols are arranged, the symbol combination “Cherry symbol-ANY-Cherry symbol” is displayed on the effective line. At this time (when the cherry symbol of the left reel 301a is displayed in the symbol display window 401), the symbol display window 401 is stopped at either the upper or lower position. That is, it is displayed on the lower right line of the 3BET lines or the lower line of the 2BET lines (the effective line of the slot machine 1), and the prescribed number of medals (4 as described in the payout table of FIG. 28) is paid out.

  Therefore, the cherry pattern is arranged evenly on the left reel 301a (in this case, from 1 to a maximum of 6 other symbols are arranged between the cherry symbol and the cherry symbol). It is possible to align the upper position or the lower position in the symbol display window 401 without the necessity of the above.

  Thus, on the payout table, it is only necessary to be displayed on the cherry symbol left reel 301a, and the player's consciousness naturally concentrates only on the left reel 301a. Further, regarding the number of medals to be paid out (specified number), when only the cherry symbol of the left reel 301a is viewed, a downward-sloping line (when the left reel 301a is displayed at the upper position in the symbol display window 401) or a lower line (left reel) The player can only determine that 301a has been aligned on one of the active lines (when displayed at the lower position in the symbol display window 401). Therefore, in actuality, it is not noticed or confirmed that the cherry symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 401 for the right reel 301c. In addition, there is no sense of incongruity. In this way, the player notices that the player does not pay out medals when the left reel 301a has cherry symbols (that is, the right reel 301c does not have cherry symbols). It is also possible to inform the BB or RB that they have won (so-called “reach eyes” can be created).

  Note that the reels for which the cherry symbols are valid (targets to be aligned) are not necessarily limited to the left reel 301a, and may be the middle reel 301b or the right reel 301c. In this case, when “ANY-cherry symbol-ANY” or “ANY-ANY-cherry symbol” is obtained, a cherry gaming privilege is given. Alternatively, when the cherry symbols of any two reels of the left reel 301a, the middle reel 301b, and the right reel 301c are stopped on any one of the active lines in the symbol display window 401, a cherry gaming privilege is given. It is good as well. In other words, this is a case where a combination of symbols such as “cherry symbol-cherry symbol-ANY”, “cherry symbol-ANY-cherry symbol”, and “ANY-cherry symbol-cherry symbol” is obtained.

  In any of the above cases, a gaming privilege can be obtained simply by arranging the cherry symbols for at least one (at most two) of the left reel 301a, the middle reel 301b, and the right reel 301c. desirable. This is because the load of forcing the player to push all the reels every time is reduced.

  Further, since both the bell and the cherry mentioned above are winning combinations corresponding to the gaming privilege of paying out medals, these will be collectively referred to as “small roles” as necessary.

  In the slot machine 1, two bells and cherries are described as small roles. However, in addition to these, small roles can be provided. For example, different types of symbols from the bell symbol and cherry symbol are provided, and the corresponding number of medals to be paid out (specified number) is differentiated from the above small roles, or each reel 301a, 301b, 301c. It is also possible to reduce the number of symbols arranged in order to give a difficulty level as a winning combination symbol that needs to be promoted.

[UNBB]
In FIG. 27, the winning combination indicated as UNBB is UNBB (unlucky bonus, hereinafter referred to as UNBB). In this UNBB, “Ripbell Symbol-Bell Symbol-Replay Symbol” is determined in advance as a combination mode of the corresponding symbol (UNBB symbol).

  When the UNBB symbols are arranged, a game privilege called UNBB game (unlucky bonus game) is given. In this UNBB game, unlike the above-described BB game, a plurality of games that are easy to acquire medals are not concentrated, and the total number of medals paid out reaches a specified number (for example, 255). Until then, the game where the BB lottery is not performed continues.

  In addition, since each symbol (Ripbell symbol, bell symbol, replay symbol) constituting the combination of UNBB symbols is arranged evenly on each reel 301a, 301b, 301c as described above, the UNBB symbols are aligned without needing to be filled. It has become something that can be.

[Chance bonus]
In FIG. 27, the winning combination indicated as CB is a chance bonus (hereinafter referred to as CB). As for the CB symbol, if there is one “ANY-ANY-star symbol” and one star symbol (in this example, only the right reel 301c), it is considered that the CB symbol is aligned. Then, when the CB symbols are prepared, the game is not paid out in the game, and in the next game, a game privilege is also provided that can match the symbols corresponding to all of the winning combinations except BB, RB, and replay. (This is a chance bonus game, abbreviated CB game). The winning combinations that may be arranged at this time are bells and cherries, and priorities are determined in advance in the order of cherries and bells. This preferentially aligns small roles with a larger number of prescribed numbers. In the chance game, CB lottery is performed at a high probability at the same time. As a result, it is finally possible to arrange them in the order of CB>cherry> bell. The reason why CB is ranked highest is to give the possibility of further CB games to the next and subsequent games.

  Also, for the CB symbol, by arranging the star symbols evenly on the right reel 301c (for example, from 1 to a maximum of 4 other symbols arranged between the star symbol and the star symbol), the CB symbol is arranged. Can be aligned without the need for a selection. The relationship between the arrangement of symbols and the necessity of pressing will be described in the reel stop process described later.

  Although details will be described later, the above-described UNBB and CB are not described in the payout table of FIG. That is, it can be said that it is very difficult for the player to notice that the UNBB symbols and CB symbols are complete, and to recognize that the UNBB game and CB game are being played.

[BB game exclusive role]
Furthermore, there is a BB game exclusive combination as a winning combination effective only during the BB game and the RB game. “Ripbell design-replay design-bell design” is determined in advance as the combination mode of the design corresponding to the BB game design (BB game design).

  When the BB game exclusive role symbols are gathered during the BB game or the RB game, a prescribed number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. In other words, since the game privilege of paying out 15 medals is given when the BB game exclusive role symbols are arranged, it can be said that the small role is limited during the BB game (or during the RB game).

  In addition, since each symbol (Ripbell symbol, Replay symbol, Bell symbol) constituting the combination of the BB game exclusive role symbols is arranged uniformly on each reel 301a, 301b, 301c as described above, It can be arranged without the need for crowds.

[Loose]
If none of the conditions shown in FIG. Then, in the game that is lost, no medal is given, and no change is made to the game after the next time. In other words, the loser can be said to be a winning combination that does not give the player any game privilege in the game and the next and subsequent games.

  Among the symbols of the slot machine 1, the “heart symbol” and the “cloud symbol” are symbols that are not included in any of the above-described winning combination combinations. Therefore, these symbols are lost symbols. Moreover, even if it is one of the winning symbol designs described above, if it is not considered that the winning symbol symbols are aligned when viewed as a combination mode of symbols, it is a loss (combination mode of symbols to be lost). .

  The above is a combination mode of each winning combination in the slot machine 1 and a symbol corresponding to each winning combination. From these, it can be said that in the slot machine 1, all winning symbols except for the BB symbol and the RB symbol can be arranged without the need for a selection. That is, it is possible to reduce a situation where the player is constantly strained (because of concentration) and tired by making a special effort in every game, and a smooth game progress is possible.

  Note that these symbols are not limited to the symbols and symbol combinations described above. In addition to the above symbols, a plurality of types of symbols can be newly provided. In addition, the number of winning combinations can be further increased or decreased. Note that the winning combinations described above are not necessarily all provided, and a necessary type of winning combination may be selected as appropriate.

[Game processing]
Next, the flow of game processing in the slot machine 1 will be described. The following game processing proceeds in accordance with a processing procedure on a control program executed on the main board 409 (mainly CPU 1110 or the like).

  FIG. 29 shows one processing procedure for one basic game in the slot machine 1. First, in step S1, initial setting for preparing for the game start is executed. Especially when starting up the power supply, etc., check the connection and operation status of the various devices mentioned above, check the existence of backup data, and if backup data exists, return to the state before the power was turned off. Execute.

  In the next step S2, the multiplier is determined by the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 203, or when there is a medal already stored, by pressing the MAX insertion button 206 (or the one-sheet insertion button 205). It is determined and the operation of the start lever 210 is awaited. That is, the BET process is executed until the multiplication of one game is determined and the start lever 210 can be operated. Note that in the slot machine 1, the number of multiplications is only MAX bets (three), but it is also possible to play a game with one bet (one) or two bets (two).

  In step S3, the game is started by operating the start lever 210 which has been in an operation waiting state in step S2, and an internal lottery process is performed to determine whether or not any winning combination is a result of the internal lottery. Run. This internal lottery process is either in the stage before all reels 301a, 301b, 301c that start rotating in the next step S4 are in a stopped state (stopped by a player's stop operation). This is executed to determine whether the winning combination is to be the lottery result of the game. That is, only when the lottery result of the lottery corresponds to any winning combination, the corresponding winning combination is allowed.

  Next, in step S4, a reel rotation process for starting rotation of all the reels 301a, 301b, 301c is executed with the end of the internal lottery process in step S3. In this reel rotation process, when all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c start to rotate, the depressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is validated, and the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are validated. An operation valid lamp (not shown) for notifying that is turned on, and a timer count is started until the next reel rotation processing is executed. The operation valid lamp is a lamp built in each of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c.

  In step S5, a reel stop process in which the player presses the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is accepted, the operation valid lamps are turned off in the order of acceptance, and rotation of the corresponding reels 301a, 301b, and 301c is stopped. Execute.

  In the next step S6, when it is determined in step S5 that the rotation of all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c has been stopped, the display content displayed on the active line (the combination of symbols) and the above step A determination process for determining the winning combination is performed by checking what is permitted as a result of the internal lottery determined in S3.

  In step S7, a medal payout process based on the content of the gaming privilege corresponding to the winning combination determined in step 6 is executed. Further, when the winning combination is BB, RB, CB, or replay, granting is performed on various game benefits such as a game state change or replay.

  The above is the basic one game processing procedure of the slot machine 1. Here, step S2 (BET process), step S3 (internal lottery process), and step S4 (reel rotation process) are performed by the player as a series of operations. Therefore, these processes (step S2, step S3, step S4) are collectively referred to as a start process. Hereinafter, this starting process will be described in detail.

[Startup process]
FIG. 30 specifically shows each process performed in the start-up process.

  In the starting process, first, in step S101, the operation of the medal insertion or one-sheet insertion button 205 and the MAX insertion button 206 is awaited. If there is a bet operation or a medal insertion, the determination at step S101 is satisfied, and the routine goes to step S102. This determination is satisfied only when a medal corresponding to a MAX bet is inserted (that is, when three or more medals are inserted) or when each of the insertion buttons 205 and 206 for a MAX bet is operated.

  In the next step S102, as the acceptance process, the bet number (in this example, only the MAX bet) is determined, and the active line lamp corresponding to the bet number is turned on.

  In step S103, the operation of the start lever 210 is validated. When the operation of the start lever 210 is validated, the operation waits until the operation of the start lever 210 is accepted, and the process proceeds to the next step S104.

  In the next step S104, it is determined whether the operation of the start lever 210 has been validated, and in that case, the operation of the start lever 210 has been accepted. When the operation of the start lever 210 is validated in the previous step S103, when the operation of the start lever 210 by the player is accepted, this determination is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S105.

  Further, the determination in step S101 is not satisfied and the process proceeds to step S104 as long as the player does not perform a bet operation or medal insertion in step S101 or does not result in a MAX bet. At this time, the determination in step S104 is not satisfied, the process returns to step S101, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  In the replay game, a new medal bet is not required, but the bet is automatically made, so that the determination in step S101 is satisfied.

  In step S105, in response to the operation of the start lever 210 in step S104, the operation of the start lever 210 is invalidated.

  Next, in step S106, when the start lever 210 is operated, random numbers are extracted in response to the operation. After the random number is extracted, the process proceeds to the next step S107. As for the timing for extracting the random number at this time, an appropriate extraction timing should be set in the programming process, for example, immediately after the start lever 210 is operated or after a predetermined time (for example, after 0.5 seconds). Can do.

  In step S107, as a flag process, it is determined (random number value collation) which winning combination corresponds to the extracted random number value (hereinafter referred to as an extracted random number value). The collation of the random number performed here is to determine whether or not the extracted random number value corresponds (matches or matches) to a predetermined winning combination random number value. At this time, if it is determined that the extracted random number value corresponds to any winning combination, a flag corresponding to the corresponding winning combination (referred to as a winning flag) is turned ON.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S107 that the extracted random number value does not correspond to any winning combination, it becomes “losing” that does not correspond to any winning combination, and the loss flag is turned ON. Here, the winning flag or the lost flag (collectively referred to as the establishment flag) means that the winning symbol corresponding to the establishment flag can be aligned only when the corresponding establishment flag is ON. It will be. Therefore, when the lost flag corresponds to the established flag, none of the winning combination symbols can be arranged. It can also be said that the above-described steps S106 and S107 are random number lottery inside the slot machine 1, and in the following, these steps are collectively referred to as internal lottery or internal lottery. Note that this random number extraction to flag processing corresponds to internal lottery.

  In the next step S108, it is determined whether or not the wait timer started in the previous start process (specifically, the game immediately before the game) has expired (for example, 4.1 seconds have elapsed). The timer called a wait timer measures the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) from the start of reel rotation in the game to the start of reel rotation in the next game. Is. Here, if the wait timer is timed up (4.1 seconds have already elapsed), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S109. This determination loops until the wait timer times out.

  In step S109, rotation of all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c is started. When the rotation speeds of all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c become constant, the operation enable lamps of the respective reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are turned on. By this lighting, the player knows that the pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c has become effective.

  In the slot machine 1, the reel that has started to rotate continues to maintain the rotation at the above-described constant speed until a stop operation (pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c) by the player is accepted. .

  Next, in step S110, the wait timer is reset, and the wait timer is started until the next start process, and the start process ends.

[Internal lottery probability]
As described above, in the slot machine 1, the result of the internal lottery (the result of collating the extracted random number value) is allowed as a winning combination corresponding to the game (hereinafter referred to as a corresponding winning combination). This means that a predetermined winning combination is won. Here, the game result (internal lottery result) in which the corresponding winning combination is allowed (that is, it is allowed to align the winning winning symbols) corresponds to the internal lottery flag (the above-mentioned “established flag”). The information command indicating the result of the internal lottery is reflected in subsequent processing (reel stop processing, determination processing, payout processing, etc.).

In the slot machine 1, a random value range (this is called an extraction range) for random number extraction is determined in advance. This extraction range can be determined, for example, as an integer value from 0 to 16383 (that is, 2 ¹⁴ = 16384 random numbers). In the slot machine 1, random numbers in the extraction range are set to 0 to 16383 (2 ¹⁴ = 16384 random values), but 0 to 32767 (2 ¹⁵ = 32768 random values) or 0 to 65535. (2 ¹⁶ = 65536 random values) may be taken. If the extraction range of random numbers is expanded, the range of random number values that can be extracted (so-called denominator) is increased, so that it is difficult to cause an event that specific random number values are extracted in a biased manner.

Within the above extraction range, random numbers corresponding to each winning combination are assigned in advance. For example, if the random value corresponding to BB is “1” among the random values in the extraction range (0 to 16383), the result of the internal lottery is “BB” when the extracted random value is “1”. BB's internal lottery flag (established flag, in this case also referred to as the aforementioned winning flag) is processed as an information command in the game. In addition, when this is used, the winning probability of BB (probability that BB is selected as a result of the internal lottery, lottery probability) can be calculated from the extraction range and the random value corresponding to BB. Speaking of the above example (BB)
[Total number of random values corresponding to BB / Total number of random values in the extraction range]
Is 1/16384, and the winning probability of BB is 1/16384.

  In this way, random numbers corresponding to all winning combinations are determined, and these random values are referred to as winning values corresponding to the respective winning combinations. In the above example (BB), the random value “1” in the extraction range is the winning value corresponding to BB. In addition, when there are a plurality of winning values, for example, if the winning value of BB is a continuous random value “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” in the extraction range, the range of the winning value of BB Is a random value from “1” to “4”. When it is determined that the extracted random number value corresponds to any of the random number values “1” to “4” (verified), the result of the internal lottery is “winning BB”.

  From this, the range of winning values for all winning combinations is determined, and it is determined whether or not the extracted random number value falls within the range of winning values of any winning combination by internal lottery. At this time, if the extracted random number value does not fall within the range of the winning value of any winning combination, it is lost. In other words, the range of the winning value of the lost game is other than the range of the winning value of all winning combinations. Note that the winning value may be referred to as a winning allowable value.

  FIG. 31 (FIG. 31 (a), FIG. 31 (b), FIG. 31 (b)) specifically shows the winning values and the internal lottery probabilities for all winning combinations of the slot machine 1. Each of these is stored in advance in the ROM 1112 or the like as a winning value determination table.

  FIG. 31 (a) shows a range of winning values and random winning values (range of random values) in a game in a normal state (referred to as a normal game) (also referred to as a normal determination table). Here, for BB and RB, only BB, or a range of winning values for RB only (referred to as a single winning value), BB + small role (bell, cherry), and RB + small role (bell, cherry). Divided into a range of winning values (value per shared winning).

The single winning value for BB and RB corresponds to only one corresponding winning combination, like the winning values for Bell, Replay, UNBB, and the like. That is, in the example of FIG.
When the extracted random number value is “1”, it corresponds to the hit value of the bell.
When the extracted random number value is “7000”, it corresponds to a hit value for replay.
When the extracted random number value is “9400”, it corresponds to a hit value of UNBB.
Similarly,
When the extracted random number value is “9050”, it corresponds to the winning value of BB.
When the extracted random number value is “9300”, it corresponds to the winning value of RB.
Thus, only one winning combination corresponds to one extracted random number value.

On the other hand, the shared winning value of BB and RB is, in the example of FIG.
When the extracted random number value is “9200”, it corresponds to the winning value of BB and bell.
When the extracted random number value is “9292”, it corresponds to the winning value of RB and cherry.
As described above, a plurality (two in this case) of winning combinations correspond to one extracted random number value. That is, if the extracted random number value corresponds to the shared winning value, it means that the winning combination has been won for any of a plurality of winning combinations. This is because, in the above-described flag processing (see step S107 in FIG. 30), two winning flags of BB and small role (bell or cherry), or two winning flags of RB and small role (bell or cherry) ( The internal lottery flag) is turned on at the same time.

  And for BB and RB, the range of the winning value obtained by summing (summing up) the single winning value and the shared winning value is the winning value for the entire BB and the entire RB. Winning probability can be calculated.

That is,
BB (Overall) 234/16384 (1 / 70.01)
RB (overall) 36/16384 (1 / 455.11)
Thus, the winning probability of the entire BB and the winning probability of the entire RB are calculated.

  In FIG. 31A, the winning probability (1 / 70.01) of the entire BB is particularly higher than the winning probability (1 / 85.78) of UNBB. That is, it can be said that BB is slightly easier to win than UNBB.

  FIG. 31B shows a range of winning values for each winning combination and losing in the BB game (range of random values) (also referred to as a BB game determination table).

  According to this, during the BB game, BB and RB, and also UNBB are not drawn. In addition, when it corresponds to the shared winning value, only the small lottery's internal lottery flag is set to ON, corresponding to only the small role (winning only for the small role). In order to show this, in FIG. 31 (b), BB and RB, which are one of the common winning values, are marked with a strikethrough for the sake of convenience (the same applies to FIG. 31 (c) described below). ). The range of winning values for each winning combination and lose in the RB game (range of random values) is the same as this.

  In addition, during the BB game, the winning value of the exclusive role for the BB game that is valid only at this time (there is a winning value) occupies most of the extraction range (the total number of winning values is 9370). Therefore, during the BB game, it can be said that the BB game exclusive role is often won at least once every two times. In addition, instead of the increase in the winning value of the exclusive role for the BB game, the winning value corresponding to the loss is greatly reduced (the total number of winning values is 1). For this reason, it can be said that there is a very low possibility of losing during the BB game.

  FIG. 31C shows a range of winning values for each winning combination and losing in the UNBB game (range of random number values) (also referred to as a UNBB game determination table).

  According to this, during the UNBB game, BB and UNBB are not drawn. Here, the difference from the BB game described in FIG. 31A is that a lottery for RB is performed during the UNBB game. This is because winning the RB is one of the end conditions of the UNBB game. In addition, there is no winning value for the bonus exclusive role, and instead, the winning value of the CB is greatly increased compared to the normal game or the like (CB winning probability, 1 / 2.29). For this reason, during the UNBB game, it can be said that there is a high possibility that CB, Bell, and Loss will be won almost at the same level.

  Further, the range of the winning value in the UNBB game shown in FIG. 31C is used (applied) also in the CB game. In this way, if CB is won during the UNBB game, it can be said that there is a high possibility of winning CB during the next game. And even in the next game (the game one after another in view of the game), there is a high possibility of winning a CB, and there is a possibility that it will continue to win a CB for several games (or several tens of games). Is not low. As for the CB game, both the cherry and the bell are arranged, so that only the CB lottery probability in FIG. 31C is applied. Therefore, as described above, CB is drawn with a high probability.

  From the above, since the BB lottery is not performed during the UNBB game, it appears that the game state is similar to the hamari state (a state in which a game in which a BB is not won in a normal game continues) The UNBB game is in a true state (the possibility of winning the BB is zero). However, since it is easy to win a CB even in an unfavorable gaming state from such a player, it is possible to continue a CB game a plurality of times. Therefore, it is possible to manage the game without being conscious of the stalemate state.

  From the above, the “normal gaming state” (see FIG. 31A) means that the winning combination corresponding to the predetermined winning mode displayed at the effective display position in the symbol display window 401 is “special winning”. This is a game mode in which an internal lottery is performed including “combination” (ie, BB) and “specific winning combination” (ie, UNBB). Further, the “normal gaming state” (see FIG. 31A) is a gaming mode that is more disadvantageous to the player than the above-mentioned “BB gaming state”.

  Specifically, in the “normal gaming state” (see FIG. 31A), the probability of winning a loss is higher than in the “BB gaming state” (in other words, the probability of winning another winning combination is low). Therefore, the ratio of the total number of medals to be paid out with respect to the total number of medals inserted during the predetermined period is low. For this reason, the “normal game state” can be said to be a game mode that is disadvantageous to the player with a small expectation that medals will be paid out in a concentrated or continuous manner. On the other hand, unlike the “BB gaming state” and the “UNBB gaming state”, the “normal gaming state” is won by the “special winning combination” that shifts to the BB gaming state or the “specific winning combination” that shifts to the UNBB gaming state. Have the potential to

  As described above, the “BB gaming state” and the “UNBB gaming state” are the above-mentioned “special winning combination” as the winning combination corresponding to the predetermined winning mode displayed at the effective display position in the symbol display window 401. In this game mode, internal lottery is performed excluding (BB) and “specific winning combination” (UNBB). Note that the “special game state” and the “specific game state” are replaced with the “normal game state” by the operation of an internal condition device when a predetermined condition (for example, a special or specific winning mode is displayed) is established. The conditional game is executed in such a manner as to be terminated when a specific condition (for example, a predetermined number of medals are paid out) is satisfied and to return to the “normal game state”.

  That is, the “BB gaming state” (see FIG. 31B) is a predetermined winning position at the effective display position in the symbol display window 401 over a predetermined game period (for example, a period until 255 medals are paid out). By displaying the game mode (BB game exclusive role) almost every game, game media (medals) are concentrated and given during the game period.

  Specifically, the “BB gaming state” has a lower probability of winning the “losing game” than the “normal gaming state” and has a higher probability of winning the exclusive role for the BB game. The ratio of the total number of medals to be paid out is high. Therefore, the “BB game state” is a game mode advantageous to the player, in which the payout of medals is concentrated or continuously given compared to the “normal game state”.

  On the other hand, the “UNBB gaming state” (see FIG. 31C) is a specific game that is at least twice as long as the above-mentioned predetermined game period (that is, a period until 255 medals are paid out in the BB gaming state). A period (for example, a period until 255 medals are paid out in the UNBB gaming state) is executed. The total amount of game media (medals) given during the specific game period (here, 255) is the total amount of game media (medals) given during the predetermined game period (here, 255). ) (There is not necessarily the same number, here there may be a difference of at least about 10 or more). Further, in the “UNBB gaming state”, the above-mentioned “special winning” is continued until the end of the specific game period even though the special (specific) winning mode is displayed at the effective display position in the symbol display window 401. The execution of the internal lottery including “combination” and “specific winning combination” is delayed.

  Specifically, since the “UNBB gaming state” has a higher probability of winning the game than the “BB gaming state”, the ratio of the total number of medals to be paid out to the total number of medals inserted in a predetermined period is low. Therefore, the “UNBB gaming state” is a conditional game in which the condition device is activated, but the player is less likely to expect medals to be paid out in a concentrated or continuous manner as in the “normal gaming state”. This is a disadvantageous game mode.

  “Despite the fact that a special (specific) winning mode is displayed” means, for example, that a specific winning mode in the “normal gaming state” (here, “Ripbell design-Bell design-Replay design”) When displayed, the “UNBB gaming state” is executed as a conditional game, while the “UNBB gaming state” means that the “UNBB gaming state” is not executed even if the specific winning mode is displayed.

  Furthermore, “UNBB gaming state” is a game medium in which a winning mode corresponding to a so-called “zero-card combination” (CB) as a winning combination is displayed at a high frequency and a specific winning mode is displayed. This is a game mode in which (medals) are not given in a concentrated manner. In this case, no medals are awarded even if the winning mode corresponding to the so-called “zero winning combination” (CB) as the winning combination is displayed. That is, the “zero winning combination” (CB) is a winning combination in which no medal is given (it can also be called a winning combination in which zero medal is given). Therefore, by inserting medals in order to perform the game start operation after the next game, the medals decrease rather than increase. Moreover, since the “UNBB gaming state” is executed over a game period longer than the predetermined game period in the “BB gaming state”, the special winning combination is not won in the lottery by the internal lottery during that period. The internal lottery including the winning combination is delayed (that is, the execution of the “BB gaming state” is also delayed).

  By the way, in the “UNBB gaming state”, unlike the “BB gaming state”, a game effect or the like substantially the same as the “normal gaming state” is executed. That is, in the state in which the “normal game state” is being executed and the state in which the “UNBB game state” is being executed, the progress of the game is controlled in a manner very similar to each other in appearance. Therefore, in the “UNBB gaming state”, although the “UNBB gaming state” is executed internally, it is difficult for the player to determine the difference from the “normal gaming state”. . On the other hand, the “UNBB gaming state” is a series of “BB gaming state” or “UNBB state” using a characteristic unique to the conditional game that the internal lottery of “special (specific) winning combination” is not performed. It has a feature of delaying a state that can occur. As a result, by adding “UNBB gaming state” as a conditional game that is disadvantageous to the player to the conventional “normal gaming state” and “BB gaming state”, the player can obtain “special (specific) )) A new game is realized by assuming that there is a normal state in which the “winning role” is won and a normal state in which the “special (specific) winning role” is not won.

  The slot machine 1 is provided with a plurality of setting values (four stages from setting values 1 to 4) (each not shown). In each set value, a difference (step difference, extreme difference, etc.) is given to the internal lottery probability. The higher the set value, such as set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4, the higher the set lot value (especially BB, RB, etc.) the internal lottery probability becomes more preferential. Yes. For example, compared to the setting value 1, the setting value 4 has a higher probability of winning the BB because the winning probability of the BB is determined to be high. By providing stepwise set values in this way, the slot machine 1 can be used as a clue when the player guesses the set value by giving a characteristic to each set value or according to the management of the hall or the like. Can be operated. Further, FIGS. 31A to 31C show the internal lottery probability corresponding to the set value 4. FIG.

[Reel stop processing] (movable display stop control means)
When the start-up process is completed, an operation for stopping the reel that continues to rotate at a constant speed (stop operation, that is, pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c) is waited. FIG. 32 shows the contents of the reel stop process by the “table method” as an example. Hereinafter, the flow of the reel stop control process will be described.

  In the reel stop process, first, in step S201, a reel stop control table is selected according to an internal lottery flag indicating the result of the internal lottery in the game. In this reel stop control table, patterns are prepared in advance for all the internal lottery flags, and these are stored in the ROM 1112 of the main board 409 as read-only table data.

  When the reel stop control table is selected based on the internal lottery flag in the above step S201, it enters a standby state until a pressing operation of each reel stop button 211a, 211b, 211c is accepted (steps S202, S210, S217). In these standby states, whether each of the left reel 301a, middle reel 301b, and right reel 301c has already stopped, or the first reel stop flag is not ON (F = 0, that is, OFF) It is also determined whether any one of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is pressed. Until all the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are pressed, the determination in step S209 is not satisfied, and the processes in and after step S202 are repeated.

  Here, the order in which the pressing operations of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are received (stop operation procedure) is a stop operation procedure (or pressing sequence) called “forward press”, “reverse press”, and “middle press”, respectively. Say).

The above-described “forward press” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 301a first (that is, a procedure for pressing the left reel stop button 211a first). From the reel operation order to stop after
[Left reel → Middle reel → Right reel],
Or
It is further divided into two stop operation procedures: [Left reel → Right reel → Middle reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “forward push”. Note that the latter stop operation procedure may also be called “order scissors push”.

The above-described “reverse push” stop operation procedure is an operation procedure in which the right reel 301c is stopped first as opposed to “forward push” (that is, a procedure in which the right reel stop button 211c is pressed first). From the operation order of the reels to be stopped after the second,
[Right reel-> middle reel-> left reel]
Or
It is further divided into two stop operation procedures: [Right reel → Left reel → Middle reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “reverse pressing”. Note that the latter stop operation procedure is sometimes called “reverse scissor pressing”.

The above-mentioned “middle push” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 301b first (that is, a procedure for pressing the middle reel stop button 211b first). From the operation order of reels to be stopped later,
[Center reel → Left reel → Right reel],
Or
The operation is further divided into two stop operation procedures [middle reel → right reel → left reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “middle press”.

  In step S202, it is determined whether the flag indicating that the left reel 301a has been stopped (the left reel stop flag LF) is OFF (LF = 0), and the pressing operation of the left reel stop button 211a has been accepted. To do. If it is assumed in step S201 that the left reel stop button 211a is first pressed (first) in accordance with the “forward press” stop operation procedure from the standby state of the pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c, step S202 is performed. The determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0). The “first reel” as used herein refers to a reel that receives a stop operation first or stops first. In this example (“forward press”), the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0) because the stop operation of the left reel 301a is accepted first. Therefore, the determination at step S203 is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S204.

  In the next step S204, a first reel stop process is performed on the left reel 301a. In the first reel stop process, the control of the stop position of the winning symbol corresponding to the internal lottery flag is executed based on the reel stop control table corresponding to the internal lottery flag.

  In step S206, the reel stop control table for the remaining middle reel 301b and right reel 301c is determined. As described above, since the effective lines of the slot machine 1 are only two lines, the lower right line and the lower line, at this time, the stop control table for the remaining reels (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c) is determined to be one. be able to. That is, among the symbols in the symbol display window 401 of the first stop reel (in this case, the left reel 301a) (this is referred to as a stop eye, the same applies hereinafter), the symbol at the upper or lower position can be the winning combination symbol. If the symbol has a characteristic, a reel stop control table is selected that can align the corresponding winning symbol of the remaining reels (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c) on the effective line based on the symbol. It will be. Thereby, winning symbols other than the BB symbol and the RB symbol can be aligned without the need for pressing.

  In step S207, the first reel stop flag is set to ON (F = 1), and the process proceeds to next step S208.

  Next, in step S208, the left reel stop flag LF is set to ON (LF = 1), and the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, it is determined whether all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped. In this example, the left reel stop flag LF has only been turned ON, and the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c are still rotating. Therefore, this determination is not satisfied, and the processing returns to step S202 and the subsequent processing is repeated. Run.

  Then, when the processing from step S202 is executed again, the left reel 301a is already in the stopped state, so the determination in step S202 is not satisfied, and the routine goes to step S210.

  In step S210, it is determined whether or not the flag indicating that the middle reel 301b has been stopped (the middle reel stop flag MF) is OFF (MF = 0) and that the pressing operation of the middle reel stop button 211b has been accepted. To do. Here, in order to follow the stop operation procedure of “forward press”, the pressing operation of the middle reel stop button 211b is accepted. Therefore, the determination at step S210 is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S211.

  In step S211, it is determined whether the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0) as in step S203. At this time, since the first reel stop flag is already ON (F = 1), this determination is not satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S213.

  In step S213, as the middle reel stop process, the control of the stop position of the corresponding winning symbol is executed based on the reel control table corresponding to the internal lottery flag (in this case, the reel stop control table determined in step S206 above). . At this time, the middle reel 301b becomes the second stopped reel (second reel), and steps S212, S214, and S215 are all bypassed, and the process proceeds to step S216, where the middle reel stop flag MF is turned on (MF = 1). Then, the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, the left reel 301a and the middle reel 301b are only stopped, and the right reel 301c is still rotating and is in a stopped state (the right reel stop flag RF is OFF). Therefore, this determination is not satisfied, and the process returns to step S202, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  Further, in the processing after step S202 for the third time, it is first determined in step S217 whether the right reel stop flag MF is OFF (MF = 0) and the pressing operation of the right reel stop button 211c is accepted. However, the subsequent processes in steps S218 and S220 are the same as the processes in steps S210 and subsequent steps (steps S211 and S213), and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  In step S223, the right reel stop flag RF is set to ON (MF = 1), and the process proceeds to step S209.

  Finally, in step S209, since all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are in a stopped state at this time, this determination is satisfied, and the reel stop process ends.

  In the case of the “middle press” stop operation procedure, the same description as above can be made, and the details are omitted. However, since the “reverse pressing” stop operation procedure is partially different from the above description, it will be described below.

  The “reverse push” stop operation procedure differs from the “forward push” or “middle push” stop operation procedure described above in step S221 (determination of the remaining reel stop control table after the first reel stop process). is there. That is, in the “reverse push” stop operation procedure, only the right reel 301c is stopped, and if there is any winning symbol in the lower position among the stops of the right reel 301c, there are still two valid It is possible to arrange the winning symbols in any line. Therefore, at the stage of step S221, a plurality of reel stop control tables capable of aligning the corresponding winning combination symbols on any active line are prepared, and any one may be selected.

[Reel stop control]
Further, in the reel stop process described above, the reel stop control for drawing the winning symbol (corresponding winning symbol) corresponding to the establishment flag into the symbol display window 401 as much as possible (so-called pull-in control) is performed. Specifically, when a reel stop operation by the player is accepted, a range that can be displayed in the symbol display window 401 (a range in which the corresponding winning symbol can be drawn, for example, four symbols). ) Is determined in advance, and if the corresponding winning combination symbol is within the range, the reel is stopped by drawing it into the symbol display window 401. The “retractable range” here refers to the maximum number of symbols that can be moved in the rotation direction of the reel from when the reel stop operation is accepted until the reel stops. Say. For example, if the maximum retractable range is 4 symbols, the reel can be rotated up to 4 symbols after the stop operation is accepted.

  Therefore, according to the reel stop control described above, when the reel stop operation is received, even if there is no corresponding winning symbol in the symbol display window 401, the reel is completely stopped by performing the pull-in control. If the corresponding winning symbol is within a range that can be pulled in before the state is reached, the corresponding winning symbol can be moved into the symbol display window 401 and stopped. By performing the pull-in control, even if the player is slightly ahead of the winning winning symbol, if the winning winning symbol is within the pullable range, the winning symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 401. It can be pulled in and stopped. Therefore, it is possible to avoid missing the winning symbol.

  In the slot machine 1, when a winning combination other than BB and RB is the establishment flag, the corresponding winning combination symbols can be always aligned without requiring the player to see (see FIG. 24 described above). This is because, for Bell, Replay, and UNBB, the corresponding winning combination symbols are arranged every four symbols at the maximum.

  As for the cherry, the cherry pattern of the right reel 301c is subject to determination, and this is also arranged every four symbols at maximum, so the cherry pattern is not required to be pressed. Can be aligned. Since the same can be said for the star symbol, the winning symbol can be aligned without requiring the CB.

  Further, in the case of cherry, as described above, the cherry symbol needs to be displayed on the left reel 301a. This is because in the payout table for the player, “Cherry Symbol-ANY-ANY” is displayed, and it is necessary to display (stop) at either the upper or lower position in the symbol display window 401 of the left reel 301a. is there. Here, looking at the symbol arrangement of FIG. 24, six symbols are arranged on the left reel 301a between the cherry symbols and the cherry symbols.

  For example, when the red 7 symbol or 11th heart symbol of sequence number 12 (hereinafter simply referred to as “XX”) is pressed near the lower position in the symbol display window 401, if it stops as it is, “Ripbell symbol (10 No.) → Heart symbol (No. 11) → Red 7 symbol (No. 12) ”, the upper position in the symbol display window 401 is stopped from the lower position. However, if a maximum of 4 symbols can be moved by the pull-in control, the 11th heart symbol to the 8th blue 7 symbol can be moved and stopped in the reel rotation direction. As a result, “Cherry symbol (No. 6) → Ripbell symbol (No. 7) → Blue 7 symbol (No. 8)” is displayed in the symbol display window 401, and the cherry symbol can be stopped at the upper position.

  As described above, in the left reel 301a, the cherry symbol can always be pulled into either the upper position or the lower position and stopped regardless of the position at which the stop operation is accepted. Accordingly, when the cherry symbol stops at the lower position of the right reel 301c, the cherry symbol also stops at the upper or lower position of the left reel 301a, and the player's consciousness makes the cherry symbol of the left reel 301a. I can go to. That is, the cherry pattern of the right reel 301c is hardly conscious.

  Further, in the case of a winning combination of the shared winning value, the BB symbol (RB symbol) is preferentially drawn. However, since the BB symbol (RB symbol) is a symbol that needs to be pressed, when the BB symbol (RB symbol) cannot be pulled in (is not within the pullable range), the other winning symbol will be pulled in. . And as already demonstrated, it becomes possible at this time to arrange the other winning combination symbols without missing them. Accordingly, when the winning combination of the value per shared winning is applicable, either the BB symbol or the other winning combination (small role) symbol can always be aligned.

  Further, in the case of CB, in the next CB game, pull-in control is performed in the priority order of CB> cherry> bell.

  From the above, in the slot machine 1, the winning combination symbols other than the BB symbol and the RB symbol can be arranged without needing to press. In other words, the winning combination other than BB and RB does not cause “missing”. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate as much as possible that the difference in profits between players is increased due to the difference in skill (for example, a large difference in the number of medals obtained).

  In addition, even if there is a winning combination (cherry, CB) that makes a determination based only on the stop symbol of the right reel 301c, the player has a sense of incongruity even if the game is progressed by “forward push” according to the description of the payout table, etc. I will not let you. Therefore, the player can smoothly advance the game by a general stop operation procedure (“forward press”).

  The above is an example of the reel stop process by the table method. In addition to this, there is a reel stop process by a control method, but since a known process can be applied to this, a specific description is omitted here. In this embodiment, either the control method or the table method of reel stop processing may be executed, and which method should be adopted may be determined as appropriate when constructing the control program.

[Judgment processing] (winning symbol display judgment means)
When the reel stop processing is completed, whether or not the winning combination symbols are arranged on any active line in the symbol display window 401 (whether the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to any winning combination is displayed) or not. Make a decision. In FIG. 33, the content of this determination process is demonstrated concretely.

  When all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped by the reel stop process, first, in step S301, from the stop eye form in the symbol display window 401, the winning combination symbols are aligned on any active line. It is determined whether or not (a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed). It should be noted that the stop eye particularly when all the reels are in a stopped state is sometimes referred to as an outcome.

  In step S301, if the winning symbol is aligned on any active line, this determination is satisfied, and the following steps S302, S305, S308, S312, and S316 are performed according to the winning symbol that is aligned. , S318.

  In step S302, it is determined whether BB symbols are available. If the BB symbols are aligned on any of the effective lines (“red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S303.

  In step S303, a blessing sound effect command notifying that the BB symbols are ready is transmitted to the sub-board 449. In response to the blessing sound effect command, the sub-control board 449 outputs a blessing sound effect from the speaker 510 or the like (generates a sound effect). The blessing sound effect includes a message for informing a fanfare or BB.

  In the next step S304, a BB game game process is executed. Here, as the BB game, a plurality of games where it is easy to acquire medals are concentrated. A detailed description of the BB game game process will be given later.

  In step S305, it is determined whether RB symbols are available. When the RB symbols are aligned on any of the effective lines (“White 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S306.

  In step S306, a blessing sound effect command notifying that the RB symbols are ready is transmitted to the sub-board 449. In response to the blessing sound effect command, the sub-control board 449 outputs a blessing sound effect from the speaker 510 or the like (generates a sound effect). The blessing sound effect includes a message for informing a fanfare or RB. Further, the blessing sound effect at this time is a sound effect different from the blessing sound effect when the BB symbols are arranged, and is easily identified visually by the player.

  In the next step S307, an RB game game process is executed. Here, as the RB game, a plurality of (twice) games that are easy to acquire medals according to the BB game are concentrated. A detailed description of the RB game processing will be described later.

  In step S308, it is determined whether the small role symbols are available. When the small role symbols are aligned on any of the effective lines (“Ripbell symbol-Bell symbol-Bell symbol” or “ANY-ANY-Cherry symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S309.

  In step S309, a medal payout command is output to the medal releasing device 110 in order to execute the provision of a prescribed number of medals as game bonuses for the small roles corresponding to the aligned small role symbols. Further, at this time, a payout sound effect command notifying that the small role symbols are prepared is transmitted to the sub-board 449.

  In the next step S310, as a payout process, the prescribed number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110, and the sub-control board 449 outputs a payout sound effect from the speaker 510 or the like. (Sound effect is generated). The payout sound effects may be provided as separate sound effects corresponding to the respective small roles, or may be the same sound effects.

  In step S311, the internal lottery flag at this time (referred to as a small combination establishment flag or small combination flag) is set to OFF, and the process ends.

  In step S312, it is determined whether replay symbols are available. When the replay symbols are aligned on any of the effective lines (“Ripbell symbol-Replay symbol-Replay symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S313.

  In step S313, a sound effect command notifying that the replay symbols are ready is transmitted to the sub-board 449. In response to the blessing sound effect command, the sub-control board 449 outputs a blessing sound effect from the speaker 510 or the like (generates a sound effect).

  In the next step S314, replay game processing is executed. In this replay game process, a MAX bet command is temporarily stored in, for example, the RAM 1114 in order to start the next game with the same bet number as the bet in the game (MAX bet in this example). Based on this command, the next game can be started as a replay.

  In step S315, the internal lottery flag (replay establishment flag, replay flag) at this time is turned OFF, and the process ends.

  In step S316, it is determined whether UNBB symbols are available. If UNBB symbols are aligned on any active line ("Ripbell symbol-Bell symbol-Replay symbol"), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S317.

  In step S317, UNBB game processing is executed. Here, unlike the above-described BB game and RB game, a plurality of games that are easy to acquire medals are not concentrated and the BB lottery is performed until the total number of medals to be paid out reaches a specified number. The game that is not played will continue. A detailed description of the UNBB game processing will be described later.

  In addition, when UNBB symbols are prepared, no blessing sound effect for notifying that UNBB symbols are prepared is not performed. This does not display the image display 500 or the like. Accordingly, the fact that the UNBB symbols are prepared is hidden from the player.

    In step S318, it is determined whether CB symbols are available. If CB symbols are aligned on any active line (“ANY-ANY-star symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S319.

  In step S319, a CB game game process is executed. In this CB game process, in the next game, all the internal lottery flags are set to ON so that symbols corresponding to all of the winning combinations except for BB, RB, and replay are arranged in the next game. The CB command to be stored is temporarily stored in the RAM 1114, for example. Based on this command, in the next game, it is possible to create a state in which any of the winning symbols corresponding to the internal lottery flag that has been turned ON can be aligned.

  In step S320, the internal lottery flag (CB establishment flag, CB flag) at this time is turned OFF, and the process ends.

  In addition, when the CB symbols are prepared, no sound effect or the like is given to notify the same as when the UNBB symbols are prepared, and the display by the image display 500 or the like is not performed. Therefore, the fact that the CB symbols are prepared is hidden from the player.

  If none of the winning combination symbols are present on the active line, the determinations in steps S302, S305, S308, S312, S316, and S318 are not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S321. The outcome at this time is the so-called “losing eye”.

  In step S321, a losing process is executed. In this losing process, the internal lottery flag that is ON at this time is confirmed, and the internal lottery flags other than BB and RB are turned OFF.

  Therefore, when the internal lottery flag other than BB and RB corresponds to the establishment flag, “missing” is determined at this point.

  On the other hand, when the internal lottery flag of BB and RB corresponds to the establishment flag, the internal lottery flag does not disappear by this loss process. That is, the internal lottery flags of BB and RB are taken over (or carried over) to the next game (or the game after the next). Therefore, for BB and RB, the internal lottery flag can be carried over until the corresponding winning combination symbols can be arranged without “missing”. In addition to being able to play the game without worrying about the “losing out” of the winning role, which has a higher profit level than other winning roles such as BB and RB, for players with low skill level, It is also possible to practice many times until the BB symbols (RB symbols) can be aligned.

  As described above, in the determination process, any process (BB game game process, SB game game process, replay game process, payout process, loss process) is performed from the outcome in the symbol display window 401, and the process ends. . Below, the detail of BB game game processing and SB game game processing is demonstrated.

[BB game processing]
When the BB symbols are prepared in the above determination process, the BB game is started in the BB game game process. FIG. 34 describes the details of the BB game game process.

  In step S401, first, as an initialization process, the internal lottery flag of the BB that is in the ON state is turned OFF. Next, the winning value of each winning combination is changed to a winning value for the BB game. Although not shown in particular, the winning value table is changed to a winning value table for the BB game (referred to as a BB game determination table). This BB game determination table holds a lot of winning values for BB game exclusive roles, and the range of allowable winning values is determined so that the winning probability of the BB game exclusive combination is about 1 / 1.7. In addition, the winning value of other small roles (bell, cherry) is not changed, and the winning value of the exclusive role for the BB game corresponds to the winning value corresponding to most of the lost game, replay, and BB. Therefore, in the determination table for BB game, BB and replay are not won, and there is very little loss.

  In this way, in the BB game, almost every game, BB game exclusive role, or bell or cherry is won. Further, since the prescribed number of medals to be paid out in the exclusive role for the BB game is 15, medals can be efficiently acquired and increased in the BB game.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, during the BB game, the number of times of a single game is limited to MAX betting (three times) as in the normal game. Accordingly, the player can play the game without feeling any particular discomfort compared to the normal game.

  In the next step S402, the start-up process described above is executed. Next, in step S403, the reel stop process described above is executed. Since the contents of the start process and the reel stop process are the same as those already described, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In step S404, it is confirmed from the appearance mode in the symbol display window 401 whether the winning combination symbol is aligned on any active line (whether the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination is displayed).

  In step S405, the BB game number counter is incremented by one. Further, the number of BB games (the total number of games during the BB game) is displayed on the image display body 500. Note that an LED or the like for displaying the number of games may be newly provided and displayed on the LED.

  Next, in step S406, it is determined whether or not the BB game exclusive role symbol or small role symbol (bell symbol, cherry symbol) is available. If any of these winning symbols is complete, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S407.

  In step S <b> 407, a prescribed number of medals payout command is output to the medal releasing device 110 and a medal payout sound effect command is transmitted to the sub-board 449.

  In step S408, as the payout process, the prescribed number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110, and the sub-control board 449 outputs a payout sound effect from the speaker 510 or the like (generates a sound effect). .

  In step S409, the cumulative payout counter is incremented by the number of medals paid out in step S408, and the process proceeds to next step S410. Moreover, also when the determination of said step S406 is not satisfy | filled (when neither a BB game exclusive role symbol or a small role symbol is prepared), it also moves to step S410. The cumulative payout number is also displayed on the image display 500. An LED or the like for displaying the cumulative payout number may be newly provided and displayed on the LED.

  Next, in step S410, the internal lottery flag (establishment flag) at this time is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to the next step S411.

  In step S411, the end determination of the BB game is executed. In this end determination, it is determined whether or not the BB game itself should be ended. Until this determination is satisfied, the process returns to step S402 and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  The condition (BB game end condition) for satisfying the end determination in step S411 is a case where medals have been paid out (the cumulative payout number exceeds 255) exceeding a prescribed number (for example, 255). In addition to this, a condition in which the end determination is satisfied may be a case where a predetermined number of games are ended.

  In the BB game, when the cumulative payout number of medals exceeds 255, the end determination in step S411 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S412.

  Finally, in step S412, as the end process, the winning value of each winning combination is returned from the BB game determination table to the original winning value table, and the BB game game process ends.

  Only during the BB game, the bet number may be changed from that of the base game. Thus, the player can clearly recognize that the game is clearly different from the normal game (BB game).

[RB game processing]
Next, in FIG. 35, details of the RB game processing will be described.

  In step S501, as an initialization process, the internal lottery flag of the RB that is in the ON state is turned OFF. Next, the winning value of each winning combination is changed to a winning value for the RB game. Although not particularly illustrated, the winning value table is changed to an RB game winning value table (referred to as an RB game determination table). As the RB game determination table, the above-described BB game determination table is also used. Note that an RB game determination table may be separately provided as long as the load on the main board 409 (ROM 1112 or the like) is not compressed.

  Therefore, even in the RB game, there is a high possibility of winning the exclusive role for the BB game, or the bell or cherry.

  In addition, during the RB game, as in the normal game, the number of times that one game can be multiplied is only MAX bet (three). Accordingly, the player can play the game without feeling any particular discomfort compared to the normal game.

  In the next step S502, the start-up process described above is executed. Next, in step S503, the reel stop process described above is executed. Since the contents of the start process and the reel stop process are the same as those already described, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In step S504, it is confirmed from the appearance of the symbol in the symbol display window 401 whether or not the winning combination symbol is aligned on any active line (whether the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed).

  In step S505, the RB game number counter is incremented by one. Further, the number of RB games (the total number of games in the RB game) is displayed on the image display body 500. Note that an LED or the like for displaying the number of games may be newly provided and displayed on the LED.

  Next, in step S506, it is determined whether or not the BB game exclusive role symbol or small role symbol (bell symbol, cherry symbol) is available. If any of these winning symbols is complete, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S507.

  In step S507, a command for paying out a predetermined number of medals is output to the medal releasing device 110, and a medal payout sound effect command is transmitted to the sub-board 449.

  In step S508, as the payout process, the prescribed number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110, and the sub-control board 449 outputs a payout sound effect (generates a sound effect) from the speaker 510 or the like. .

  In step S509, the cumulative payout counter is incremented by the number of medals paid out in step S508, and the process proceeds to next step S510. In addition, when the determination in step S506 is not satisfied (when neither the BB game exclusive role symbol nor the small role symbol is available), the process proceeds to step S510. The cumulative payout number is also displayed on the image display 500. An LED or the like for displaying the cumulative payout number may be newly provided and displayed on the LED.

  Next, in step S510, the internal lottery flag (establishment flag) at this time is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to the next step S511.

  In step S511, an RB game end determination is executed. In this end determination, it is determined whether or not the RB game itself should be ended. Until this determination is satisfied, the process returns to step S502 and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  The condition (RB game end condition) that satisfies the end determination in step S511 is a case where the cumulative number of games in the RB game reaches a specified number (for example, 2 times).

  In the RB game, when the cumulative number of games reaches twice, the end determination in step S511 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S512.

  Finally, in step S512, the winning value of each winning combination is returned from the RB game determination table to the original winning value table as the end process, and the RB game game process ends.

  Note that only during the RB game, the number of bets may be changed from that of the base game. Thus, the player can clearly recognize that the game is clearly different from the normal game (RB game).

[UNBB game processing]
In the UNBB game, the game is advanced without displaying, informing or notifying anything at all until the start, midway and end of the game. 36, the details of the UNBB game game process will be described.

  First, in step S601, as an initialization process, the UNBB internal lottery flag that is in the ON state is turned OFF. Next, the winning value of each winning combination is changed to a winning value for the UNBB game (see FIG. 31C described above).

  Accordingly, in the UNBB game, there are some winning combinations that are not won (in this example, replay, BB), but for other winning combinations, the game progresses with almost no change in the winning probability.

  In addition, during the UNBB game, as in the normal game, the number of times of a single game is only MAX bet (multiple). Thereby, it can be made difficult for the player to distinguish whether the UNBB game is being played or the normal game is being played. Here, since the replay is not drawn during the UNBB game, for example, when the game is played several tens of times, it will be noticed if attention is paid to the replay winning situation (in this case, the situation is not won at all). There is a possibility. In other words, the replay has a role as a clue to determine the gaming state. However, since the winning situation (including replays) of each winning role by internal lottery will be biased even in a regular game, there are possibilities that even if it is not won for replaying over 10 or 10 times It is possible. Therefore, it is necessary to pass a considerable number of games before the player is convinced that the UNBB game is being played, and it can be said that the end condition of the UNBB game, which will be described later, is often satisfied. . In other words, it can only be used as a guessing material, and it will soon notice that the player is playing the UNBB game (with a few games) (as a result, it will be discouraged). This can be avoided as much as possible.

  In the next step S602, the above-described starting process is executed. Next, in step S603, the reel stop process described above is executed. Since the contents of the start process and the reel stop process are the same as those already described, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In step S604, it is confirmed from the appearance mode in the symbol display window 401 whether the winning combination symbol is aligned on any active line (whether the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination is displayed).

  In step S605, the UNBB game number counter is incremented by one. In addition, the number of UNBB games (total number of games during the UNBB game) is not particularly displayed on the image display 500 or the like, or otherwise notified (notified). That is, it is completely hidden from the player.

  Next, in step S606, it is determined whether or not the small role symbols (bell symbols, cherry symbols) are prepared. If the small role symbols are ready, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S607.

  In step S <b> 607, a command for paying out a prescribed number of medals is output to the medal releasing device 110, and a medal payout sound effect command is transmitted to the sub-board 449.

  In step S608, as the payout process, the prescribed number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110, and the sub-control board 449 outputs a payout sound effect (generates a sound effect) from the speaker 510 or the like. .

  In step S609, the cumulative payout counter is incremented by the number of medals paid out in step S608, and the process proceeds to next step S610. The cumulative number of payouts is not displayed on the image display body 500 or the like, or otherwise notified (notified). That is, it is completely hidden from the player.

  If the determination in step S606 is not satisfied (when the small role symbols are not complete), the process proceeds to step S621, and it is determined whether or not the CB symbols are aligned. If the CB symbols are ready, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S622.

  In step S622, a CB game process is executed. Since the contents of this CB game process are the same as those already described, detailed description thereof is omitted. Then, the process proceeds to step S610.

  Next, in step S610, the internal lottery flag (establishment flag) at this time is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to the next step S611.

  In step S611, the end determination of the UNBB game is executed. In this end determination, it is determined whether or not the UNBB game itself should be ended. Until this determination is satisfied, the process returns to step S602 and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  The condition (UNBB game end condition) for satisfying the end determination in step S611 is when there is a payout of medals exceeding the specified number (for example, 255) (the cumulative payout number exceeds 255). In addition to this, a condition in which the end determination is satisfied may be a case where a predetermined number of games are ended. For example, the specified number of games may be such that the cumulative payout amount reaches about 255 in the normal game.

  In the UNBB game, when the cumulative payout number of medals exceeds 255, the end determination in step S611 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S612.

  If the determination in step S621 is not satisfied (when the CB symbols are not aligned), the process proceeds to step S631 to determine whether the RB symbols are aligned. If the RB symbols are not aligned, this determination is not satisfied and the routine goes to Step S610. The contents after step S610 are as described above.

  If the RB symbols are ready, the determination at Step S621 is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S632.

  In step S632, a blessing sound effect command notifying that the RB symbols are ready is transmitted to the sub-board 449. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S633.

  In the next step S633, an RB game game process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S612. Since steps S632 and S633 are the same as those already described, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Finally, in step S612, as the end process, the winning value of each winning combination is returned from the UNBB game determination table to the original winning value table, and the UNBB game process ends.

  From the above, it can be said that the UNBB game may end as a feature even if the end determination is not satisfied. In other words, if the RB is won during the UNBB game, the UNBB game is forcibly terminated. Therefore, the method of escaping from the disadvantageous situation that the BB lottery is not performed in the UNBB game is either to pay out a prescribed number of medals or win an RB.

[Various productions]
The above is an example of control by the main board 409, but in the slot machine 1, various effect operations can be controlled (effect process) by the sub board 449 as the game progresses. As already described, this is executed by the CPU 1118 of the sub-board 449 based on various commands output from the main board 409.

  For example, various effect processes can be executed in accordance with the gaming state such as a normal game and a BB game. In the various effects processing, display by the image display body 500, generation of sound effects by the speaker 510 or the like, and light emission or lighting by LED decoration or the like can be executed as various effects. These various effects can entertain the player visually or auditorily (or tactilely) and further enhance the fun of the game.

  In addition, it is possible to execute an effect mode corresponding to a game result (an internal lottery result, a result of determination processing, etc.) or an effect mode not corresponding to a game result.

  Specifically, the production mode corresponding to the result of the game is to execute a mode (for example, display of “bonus confirmation”) that notifies that when the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes BB. is there. This is performed quickly when the player starts the start operation or finishes the stop process, thereby quickly knowing that the player has an opportunity to win a large number of medals such as BB. It becomes possible. You can also notify winnings such as small roles and replays.

  In addition, the production mode that does not correspond to the game result is to execute a mode that makes it appear as if a small role, replay, BB or the like is won when the lottery result of the internal lottery is lost. . This is also executed when the player starts the start operation or finishes the stop process, thereby making the player have a sense of expectation.

  Furthermore, since various effect processes can be executed based on the progress of the game, they can be executed at any time in connection with a series of operations (operations for advancing the game) performed by the player. For example, it is possible to suddenly produce an effect after a while after the start operation is accepted, or to produce an effect each time each reel stops due to a stop operation by the player.

  Various effects are executed by the image display body 500, the speaker 510, LED decoration, and the like, but are not limited thereto. For example, instead of the image display 500, an EL display (Electroluminescence Display) or a dot LED may be used. Furthermore, dolls imitating characters, movable models, etc., and side reels (for example, they are placed at different positions from each reel, and can be started and stopped regardless of player operations as part of the production. It is also possible to provide various effects by providing illumination such as a lamp (for example, a rotatable light represented by a rotating lamp). By adopting such a method, it is possible to sufficiently entertain the player without using a liquid crystal display or the like.

  The above is one form of the slot machine 1 of the present invention, but is not limited to this. In addition, there is a type of spinning-type game machine using a game ball, which is also suitable as an embodiment.

It is a disassembled perspective view of a slot machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which omitted the door-shaped front member. It is a perspective view of a slot machine. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the slot machine which shows the state which abbreviate | omitted the door-shaped front member. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a Z1 part in FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a Z1 part in FIG. 4 showing a state where a connector holder is moved. It is a cross-sectional view of the slot machine showing a state in which the door-shaped front member is omitted. FIG. 8A is an enlarged view of a portion Z2 in FIG. 7, and FIG. 8B is an enlarged view of a portion Z2 in FIG. 7 showing a state where the connector holder is moved. It is an enlarged view which shows the principal part of Fig.8 (a). It is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the slot machine showing the back plate side. It is a disassembled perspective view of a case member. It is the perspective view which looked at the case member from back. (A), (b) is a perspective view of the principal part of a case member explaining the temporarily fixed state of a connector holder. It is a disassembled perspective view of a wiring relay member. It is the front view which abbreviate | omitted the cover body of the wiring relay member. It is a disassembled perspective view of a connector holder. It is a perspective view of the stopper which stops a case member. It is a perspective view of the stopper which shows another form. It is sectional drawing of the principal part which shows the guide structure of a case member. It is sectional drawing of the principal part which shows the guide structure of a case member. It is a fragmentary perspective view of the symbol variation display apparatus which shows the other form of a handle. It is a perspective view of the principal part which shows the relationship between a case member and the stopper of the outer main body side. It is sectional drawing of the principal part which shows the relationship between a wiring window and the reel of a design variation display apparatus. FIG. 3 is a development view in which a symbol array of a reel band is developed in a plane. It is an enlarged view of the symbol display window 401 part. It is the schematic which shows roughly the structure of the various mechanism elements with which the slot machine is equipped, an electronic device, an operation member, etc. It is a correspondence table | surface which shows the combination aspect of the symbol corresponding to each winning combination, and its game privilege. It is a payout table showing a combination mode of symbols corresponding to each winning combination directed to a player and a gaming privilege thereof. It is a flowchart which shows the basic 1 game processing procedure in the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a starting process. It is an extraction random number value hit value determination table (various). It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a reel stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of BB game game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of RB game game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a UNBB game game process.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... Slot machine (game machine)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Outer main body 104 ... Back board 112 ... Power supply device 113 ... Wiring relay member 119 ... Main body side wirings 128 ... Supporting cylinder 300 ... Symbol variation display apparatus 400 ... Case member 409 ... Main board | substrate 418 ... Temporary fixing member 423 ... Case side Wiring 425, 427 ... Connector 428 ... Connector holder 500 ... Image display

Claims (3)

A movable display body provided with a plurality of symbols with a plurality of symbols, and a symbol variation display device provided with a plurality of the movable display bodies. When rotation is started and an internal lottery is executed, and a stop operation of the movable display body is accepted, a game of one game is displayed on the symbol variation display device based on the result of the internal lottery and the stop operation of the movable display body. In gaming machines that display results,
An internal lottery means that includes a first special role, a second special role, a specified small role, and a maintenance role as a winning role, and performs a lottery to select one of these winning roles and a lost role;
Stop operation means for receiving the stop operation for each of the movable display bodies in order to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of movable display bodies;
When the rotation of the plurality of movable display bodies is stopped, the symbols on the symbol band attached to the movable display bodies can be displayed as a predetermined number of symbol groups at a predetermined location in the symbol variation display device. A display unit;
When viewed across front Symbol symbol display a predetermined number worth symbol group displayed on the portion into a plurality of the movable display member, among the combination aspect that can be picked at least one pattern for each of the movable display member, the effective display position determining means for determining the effective display position to enable that the combination aspect when the combination aspect of symbols corresponding to one of the winning combination is displayed,
Movable display body stop control means for controlling stop of the plurality of movable display bodies so that a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the winning combination selected by the internal lottery means is displayed at the effective display position; ,
When all the movable display bodies are stopped, it is determined whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the winning combinations is displayed at the effective display position determined by the effective display position determining means. A symbol display determination means;
Game value payout means for paying out a number of game values according to the combination mode of symbols displayed at the effective display position;
Normal game state control means for controlling the progress of the game in a normal game state in which the ratio of the total number of game values given to the total number of game values input in a predetermined period is low;
First special gaming state control for controlling the progress of the game in the first special gaming state until a predetermined number of gaming values are given based on the display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the first special combination Means,
A second special for controlling the progress of the game in the second special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination mode corresponding to the second special combination until a gaming value smaller than the predetermined number is given. Gaming state control means;
Until a specific number not exceeding the predetermined number is reached, the game is executed in the maintenance game state in which the opportunity to give the same game value as the normal game state is maintained for a predetermined period longer than the first special game state . Maintenance game state control means for controlling the progress ;
As the combination aspect of symbols corresponding to the maintenance officer before Symbol symbol display portion, when the combination aspect of at least a plurality of different types of symbols are determined by the winning combination symbol display determination means to have been displayed, the sustain game Maintenance game state start means for starting control of the game state by the state control means ,
For the plurality of winning roles,
In the maintenance game state, the first special combination and the specific small combination as a combination that is not selected by the internal lottery means but is selected by the internal lottery means in the normal gaming state First shared winning role that is selected at the same time,
A second shared winning combination in which the second special combination and the specific small combination are selected at the same time regardless of the maintenance game state or the normal game state; and
Even if the combination of symbols corresponding to the effective display position is displayed, the gaming value is not paid out by the gaming value payout means, but the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific small role is displayed at the effective display position after the next game. Special roles that can be done are included,
When a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific small role is displayed in the normal gaming state, the game may be progressed in the first special gaming state, while the specific state is in the maintenance gaming state. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role is displayed, the game is not advanced in the first special game state, but the game is not completed in the first special game state and the second special game state is finished. Is configured to be able to proceed,
The maintenance game state control means includes
A game machine, wherein the progress of the game is controlled while the probability that the special combination is selected is higher than the probability that a loss is selected by the internal lottery means . When the maintenance winning combination is selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery, the plurality of movable display bodies that always display the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to the maintenance winning combination in the symbol display section in the game The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a maintenance winning combination corresponding stop control means for controlling the operation. When the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that the symbol combination mode corresponding to the maintenance winning combination is displayed, the game further includes the game non-giving means that does not accompany the game value. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein